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:
Scottish Communities Finance Ltd
SCF Ltd assists Scottish communities (both place-based and thematic) to be more vibrant by encouraging ordinary people to collectively reinvest back into their communities via Community Bonds. This money is lent to local, social and community businesses in need of repayable finance to undertake local economic & social actions. SCF Ltd currently…
- https://www.scotcomfinance.scot/
- @ScotComFin
Sirius
Sirius offers business loans to local people looking to either start up a business in the Hull or East Riding Of Yorkshire area or to expand an existing business. Sirius also provides free Business advice and on-going Business Support. Loans from £500 to £25,000 are available.
- https://www.sirius-hull.co.uk
- @siriushull
Social Investment Scotland
Social Investment Scotland provides loans from £10,000 to £1,7m to charities and social enterprises in Scotland. Loan finance is aimed at community enterprises and social businesses that find access to finance from mainstream providers difficult. Loans cover everything from buying a building and bridging funding gaps to growing a business.
- https://www.socialinvestmentscotland.com
- @socinvestscot
SWIG Finance
SWIG offers loans from £500 to £250,000 for start up and growing businesses. It operates across the South West and Hampshire. SWIG helps businesses that help the local economy, where it will complement rather than compete with the banks. Its emphasis is on potential rather than collateral or track record.
- https://www.swigfinance.co.uk