A record year for the responsible finance industry 07.12.2015 Responsible finance providers (formerly known as CDFIs) lent over £250 million in 2015, injecting nearly £600 million pounds into the UK economy. New research from the industry… Continue reading
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Responsible finance has written to the Chancellor requesting his support for the responsible finance sector
We have written the following letter to the Chancellor, George Osborne MP Dear Chancellor, We are writing to request that HM Government acts to ensure that the responsible finance industry can continue to drive growth and… Continue reading
Rapid rise of ethical lending creating thousands of jobs and new businesses
New research reveals 45,000 people finding real alternative to payday lenders 02.11.2015 Rapid growth in alternative lenders market in 2015: 45% rise in loans by growing network of responsible lenders 10,000 new businesses and 25,000 jobs… Continue reading
Michelle Mone sees the great work of responsible finance in London
Leading entrepreneur and businesswomen Michelle Mone OBE continued the Government review into supporting entrepreneurship in disadvantaged communities today with a visit to Responsible Finance member London Small Business Centre. Michelle had the opportunity to meet the… Continue reading
Recycling firm launches new manufacturing facility with help of responsible finance
A recycling and waste management business is launching a new manufacturing facility with funding from responsible finance provider Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF). Jem Recycling & Waste Management Limited provides comprehensive waste and recycling services to… Continue reading
A responsible personal loan helps Glasgow grandmother take control of her finances
Grandma Hannah McKay, 68, was introduced to responsible finance provider Scotcash six years ago. Their affordable credit service has made a huge difference to her life, ending her dependence on high cost borrowers and getting her… Continue reading
Training more dogs to sniff out cancer
Medical Detection Dogs aims to train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease. Based in Great Horwood, the charity works in partnership with researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities. The charity arose from a passionate… Continue reading
Bakers takes off with support of responsible finance
Allison Whitmarsh is the woman behind handmade bakers ‘ProperMaid’. Since 2008 Allison has put her experience in food manufacturing to use and taken her business from strength to strength, receiving backing from Dragon Deborah Meaden in… Continue reading
Car salesman goes from bankruptcy to running multi-million pound company with backing of responsible finance provider
Charles Sumner set up NottinghamCar.com in October 2010 to supply affordable, quality used cars in Nottingham. After his previous business failed he struggled to find finance, but was able to take a loan of £20,000 from… Continue reading
A new Start and a new baby, supported by responsible finance
A single parent gets an affordable loan to help clear debts and buy essential baby goods Louise is a single parent from Middlesbrough who had suffered from domestic violence. The violence had also led to Louise… Continue reading