In one of the worst-offending industries for landfill and modern slavery, Kalopsia proves you can make products more ethically and minimise environmental impact. A batch manufacturer of textiles, apparel and accessories, Kalopsia is a social enterprise… Continue reading
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Podcast episode 8: launching and scaling a luxury chocolate business with a mission
The co-founder of Harry Specters describes why the award-winning chocolate firm was launched, its development, and how responsible finance through our member Foundation East contributed. Shaz Shah is co-founder of Harry Specters, a business which makes… Continue reading
Responsible Finance’s podcast launched
Responsible finance providers all over the UK lend to people, businesses and social enterprises. They provide finance that is fair to customers alongside support and advice, and in 2017 lent over £235 million to 61,163 customers,… Continue reading
Big news for Scotland’s social entrepreneurs
David Cousland explains why DSL Business Finance and Big Issue Invest are teaming up to bring finance to Scotland’s social enterprises Continue reading
Time to get ruthless?
Banks lend to the most profitable customers. CDFIs lend to customers that are seen as less-profitable, more-risky. They lend smaller amounts, they build relationships with customers and, in most cases, also provide support and advice. This could be giving money management advice to a customer, or helping a social enterprise with its business plan. It is these value added services that are a core part of the CDFI’s social mission, and a core reason why they are effective at helping enterprises and families.
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