people are employed in the UK voluntary sector
UK adults have volunteered for a charity
What does charity mean to you?
… an answer to loneliness… a second chance… an important part of society?
These positive associations rarely break out into our public discussion. But just how negative has our perception of charity become? Ask Google: type 'charity is' into your search bar, and the predictive text will tell you 'charity is bad'.
#Charityis underreported
At some point in our lives we will all benefit from the work of a charity, whether we’re strolling through a park, going to the theatre or looking for care and support at a time of need. But rarely do we hear this story told.
So let's tell it.
Join us on social media as we encourage each other to think about what charity means for us as individuals, for others and for our communities. It's time to show what #CharityIs . . .
#CharityIs - get involved
Join us to share your experience of what #CharityIs and download the campaign pack to make yourself heard.

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About Charity Bank
Charity Bank is a bank for good, owned by charities and social purpose organisations. We lend to charities, social enterprises and organisationswith charitable goals.
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Mark Howland
01732 441900
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