Our members provide responsible finance across the UK. Otherwise known as community development finance institutions (CDFIs), they tailor their services to meet the needs of their customers.
To quickly find your nearest Responsible Finance provider, you can search at www.findingfinance.org.uk
A full list of our members is given over the proceeding pages:
Natwest Social & Community Capital
A helping hand for community business, charities or social enterprises. Organisations can get funding from £30,000 up to £750,000 depending on what they do. We tailor loans to specific business requirements and offer flexible terms. There’s no deadline, so organisations can apply all year round.
- https://www.business.natwest.com/business/loans-and-finance/social-and-community-capital.html
Moneyline
Moneyline are not a payday lender, we’re a not-for-profit company. Loans of £200-£2500 to help spread the cost of things. Repayment period of 17-32 weeks. We look at credit information & bank statements to check affordability, not solely based on a credit score. Customers on benefits and Universal Credit can apply.
- https://moneyline-uk.com/
- @moneyline_uk
NEL Fund Managers Ltd
NEL’s funds are targeted at ambitious growing businesses with a finance gap from £25,000. We can invest up to £2m and can form part of a larger funding round where other investors are involved. With over three decades of investing in growing businesses, we’ll work with you to achieve your business potential.
- https://www.nel.co.uk/
- @NELFundManagers
Newable
Newable is a leading provider of unsecured business loans and offers growth loans of up to £150k. All of its loans come with professional mentoring, designed to help its customers get the most out of their loans.
- https://www.newable.co.uk/lending
- @Newable
Scottish Communities Finance Ltd
Scottish Communities Finance Ltd (SCF) provides finance for social & community enterprises across Scotland. SCF is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a CBS & issue Community Bonds. This allows them to raise investment that can then be lent to enterprises so they can realise their social ambitions.
- https://scotcomfinance.scot/