Look at our impact across the UK
Hover over the map below to see how much we've lent to charities and social enterprise in your region since 2002.
Click on a region to see how much we’ve lent to organisations in each county.
Tap a region to see how much we’ve lent to organisations in each county.
| Region | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | £218,385,741 | 912 |
| East Midlands | £9,854,490 | 41 |
| Eastern | £13,472,139 | 78 |
| London | £45,985,252 | 122 |
| North East | £7,852,128 | 18 |
| North West | £14,357,729 | 87 |
| Northern Ireland | £1,767,024 | 9 |
| Scotland | £13,410,844 | 67 |
| South East | £41,839,858 | 149 |
| South West | £22,712,337 | 132 |
| Wales | £9,353,742 | 52 |
| West Midlands | £14,831,774 | 55 |
| Yorkshire & Humber | £22,948,424 | 102 |
Last updated: 31st March 2018
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | £2,123,959 | 18 |
| Leicestershire | £750,000 | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | £2,316,531 | 10 |
| Northamptonshire | £1,145,000 | 4 |
| Nottinghamshire | £3,329,000 | 5 |
| Rutland | £190,000 | 2 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire | £1,180,800 | 9 |
| Cambridgeshire | £2,127,640 | 15 |
| Essex | £5,492,987 | 21 |
| Hertfordshire | £1,799,225 | 9 |
| Norfolk | £1,105,200 | 10 |
| Suffolk | £1,766,287 | 14 |
| Borough | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | £3,520,000 | 8 |
| Brent | £100,000 | 1 |
| Camden | £1,886,270 | 9 |
| City of London | £977,750 | 7 |
| Croydon | £308,000 | 2 |
| Ealing | £1,095,000 | 4 |
| Enfield | £320,000 | 1 |
| Greenwich | £2,638,502 | 4 |
| Hackney | £3,612,310 | 6 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £2,824,758 | 4 |
| Haringey | £2,545,000 | 3 |
| Harrow | £485,000 | 2 |
| Hounslow | £2,217,001 | 2 |
| Islington | £4,888,435 | 17 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | £878,250 | 2 |
| Kingston Upon Thames | £50,000 | 1 |
| Lambeth | £842,000 | 7 |
| Lewisham | £520,000 | 1 |
| Merton | £117,000 | 2 |
| Newham | £3,992,069 | 4 |
| Richmond | £215,000 | 1 |
| Southwark | £1,860,995 | 13 |
| Tower Hamlets | £1,801,912 | 11 |
| Waltham Forest | £1,150,000 | 1 |
| Wandsworth | £2,475,000 | 2 |
| Westminster | £4,665,000 | 7 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | £3,577,128 | 9 |
| Northumberland | £1,120,000 | 5 |
| Tyne & Wear | £3,155,000 | 4 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | £1,616,851 | 9 |
| Cumbria | £3,492,317 | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | £2,398,428 | 14 |
| Lancashire | £2,830,802 | 19 |
| Merseyside | £4,019,331 | 23 |
| Council Area | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council | £475,306 | 2 |
| Belfast City Council | £472,000 | 3 |
| Derry City and Strabane District Council | £100,000 | 1 |
| Fermanagh and Omagh District Council | £599,718 | 1 |
| Newry, Mourne and Down District Council | £120,000 | 2 |
| Council Area | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Argyll & Bute | £1,074,117 | 15 |
| Aryshire | £284,840 | 3 |
| City of Edinburgh | £730,033 | 6 |
| Dumfries & Galloway | £241,000 | 3 |
| Dundee City | £255,000 | 1 |
| Glasgow City | £5,008,634 | 15 |
| Lanarkshire | £4,919,123 | 15 |
| Midlothian | £411,097 | 2 |
| Perthshire | £62,000 | 2 |
| Renfrewshire | £212,000 | 2 |
| West Dunbartonshire | £60,000 | 2 |
| West Lothian | £153,000 | 1 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | £1,855,999 | 8 |
| Buckinghamshire | £4,131,901 | 14 |
| East Sussex | £5,762,231 | 22 |
| Hampshire | £3,355,222 | 21 |
| Kent | £9,739,748 | 36 |
| Oxfordshire | £6,340,205 | 10 |
| Surrey | £8,706,087 | 25 |
| West Sussex | £1,948,465 | 13 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | £150,000 | 1 |
| Cornwall | £3,373,444 | 14 |
| Devon | £5,460,904 | 31 |
| Dorset | £2,976,125 | 17 |
| Gloucestershire | £4,271,840 | 17 |
| Somerset | £4,662,351 | 29 |
| Wiltshire | £1,817,673 | 23 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | £20,000 | 1 |
| Blaenau Gwent | £20,000 | 1 |
| Bridgend | £140,000 | 1 |
| Caerphilly | £420,000 | 1 |
| Cardiff | £4,075,956 | 10 |
| Carmarthenshire | £55,000 | 2 |
| Ceredigion | £793,688 | 5 |
| Clwyd | £20,000 | 1 |
| Denbighshire | £127,175 | 1 |
| Dyfed | £415,184 | 3 |
| Gwynedd | £1,394,100 | 10 |
| Monmouthshire | £130,000 | 2 |
| Pembrokeshire | £340,000 | 3 |
| Powys | £637,000 | 3 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | £510,000 | 5 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £95,200 | 1 |
| Wrexham | £160,439 | 2 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Shropshire | £1,542,500 | 8 |
| Staffordshire | £3,310,131 | 17 |
| Warwickshire | £400,000 | 1 |
| West Midlands | £9,029,143 | 26 |
| Worcestershire | £550,000 | 3 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £555,000 | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | £8,913,728 | 34 |
| South Yorkshire | £9,810,304 | 40 |
| West Yorkshire | £3,669,392 | 25 |
Follow the money from sector to sector
Click on an icon to see how much we've lent to each charitable sector since 2002 and what our loans are helping to achieve.
Numbers provide a glimpse of a more complex picture of change. To get a deeper understanding of our borrowers' impact on people’s lives, read their stories.
| Sector | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | £218,385,741 | 912 |
| Arts | £11,298,613 | 78 |
| Community | £30,318,755 | 177 |
| Education & Training | £22,069,737 | 91 |
| Environment | £9,551,426 | 55 |
| Faith | £31,983,461 | 102 |
| Health & Social Care | £36,350,163 | 163 |
| Social housing | £68,335,641 | 191 |
| Sport | £8,477,945 | 55 |
Last updated: 31st March 2018
Charities and loans, a good match? We think so.
Here’s why. This is what our borrowers say about the impact our loans and support have on their activities, based on surveys in 2016. Read about how we assess our impact here.
Services
76% of borrowers said that their Charity Bank loan had improved the quality of support they could offer the people they work with.
Financial Management
65% of borrowers said their financial management had improved as a result of the loan.
New Projects
without charity bank’s support
Sustainability
New Funding Opportunities
were able to secure additional sources of funding as a result of their loan
City Life Church: a hub for social activity
City Life Church has always aimed to be the heart of the community, a place not only for worship and prayer, but a place where people of any background or faith can come and benefit from the facilities.
The Anchor: Coffee, cake and compassion
The Anchor opened in 2013 after church group Vinelife secured a Charity Bank loan to create a community coffee house. Jon Hodges, Vinelife's Operations Director, shares The Anchor's story.
SignHealth: Health care access for all
James Watson-O’Neill, Chief Executive at SignHealth, explains how specialised support for deaf people in the UK is helping to ease health concerns.
The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising: everyday objects that mean so much
Chris Griffin, the CEO of the Museum, explains how its move to a new home will allow it to make full use of the museum’s educational, therapeutic and entertainment potential.
Chesterfield FC Community Trust: Football for good
In 2011, Chesterfield FC Community Trust developed 'walking football', sparking a nationwide craze. CEO John Croot explains how its Hub, renovated with a Charity Bank loan, brings people together.
Fairycroft House: A creative hub for all the community
A loan from Charity Bank helped to secure Fairycroft House’s future as a community centre that encourages and develops creativity. Tim Atkinson, Founder and Managing Director of Fairycroft House CIC, tells us the story.
Greenwich Steiner School: an alternative education
Adrian Dow, Headmaster at Greenwich Steiner School, talks about how a Charity Bank loan is enabling it to refinance an existing loan, putting the school in a stronger financial position to extend its building and eventually include education up to A-level.
Mabel Luke Almshouses: a tradition of affordable accommodation
Bill Piner, Chairman of the Trustees for the Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke, explains how a loan from Charity Bank assisted the expansion of their almshouses, offering more accommodation to those in need.
Govan Workspace: Regenerating an industrial superpower
Govan Workspace is rejuvenating Glasgow's shipyards, giving old buildings new life. Managing Director Pat Cassidy explains how a Charity Bank loan helped to save the historic headquarters.
Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club: Centre of Sporting Excellence
Chris Brown, Treasurer of ILTSC, talks about the club’s significant role in the local community and the importance of its recent expansion.
Action on Hearing Loss: Saving vital support services
Paul Breckell, Chief Executive of Action on Hearing Loss, tells us about its journey to save a range of important services for people confronting deafness and hearing loss in the UK.
YMCA Downslink Group: helping young people to thrive
Chas Walker, CEO of YMCA Downslink Group, explains how its decision to borrow from Charity Bank was influenced by a desire to work with a likeminded organisation with aligned values.
Gwesty Seren: Wales’s fully accessible hotel
Dafydd Jones, business consultant with Gwesty Seren, explains how a loan from Charity Bank assisted with the purchase and renovation of Wales’s first hotel designed primarily for people with learning and physical disabilities.
YMCA Birmingham: A Place to Call Home
Alan Fraser, Chief Executive of YMCA Birmingham, talks about its latest project, The Vineyard, which provides permanent housing for local young people.
Bethel Church: A community hub
Lou Peet, church leadership team member and attendee at Bethel Church in Coventry since 2003, explains the significant role this church plays in the local community.
Unit3Sixty: a crime-busting skate park
Unit3Sixty, a new skate park, is a place for children and young people in Dudley to let off steam, to explore their creativity and be active in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment.
Hudswell Community Charity: affordable homes for local people
Martin Booth, Secretary of Hudswell Community Charity, explains how building three new affordable homes will provide people with local connections the chance to live in the village.
Hope Rescue: giving stray dogs a second chance
Vanessa Waddon, founder and Transformation Manager of Hope Rescue, talks about realising her dream of setting up a dedicated rescue centre with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
Folkestone Sports Centre: an unsung sports hero
Folkestone Sports Centre Trust is a social enterprise leisure centre whose main goal is to make sport and leisure activities accessible to people who might otherwise struggle to access them for financial or social reasons.
Glossopdale Furniture Project: providing the local community with affordable furniture
Joan Cook, Manager of Glossopdale Furniture Project, explains how a loan from Charity Bank enabled the charity to purchase its own shop and secure the future of furniture recycling in Glossop.
Emmaus Village Carlton: a path out of homelessness
Emmaus communities in the UK support people to work their way out of homelessness, providing meaningful work and a stable home for as long as they need it. Frank McMahon, chairman of the trustees, tells us more about their work and their vision for the future.
TLG, The Education Charity: an astounding journey
Today TLG have 11 education centres that give young people a second chance for an education, and 39 early intervention centres across the UK that provide extra support to children at school.
Homes for Good: an innovative solution
Homes for Good is Scotland's first social enterprise letting agency. They are using social investment to address the housing crisis.
Sandford Hydro: Community Power
Adriano Figueiredo, Operations Director at Low Carbon Hub, describes how one small community can make big things happen in the fight to go green, and we hear from Liz Shatford, one of the founding members of the social enterprise that initiated the project.
Shofar Daycare Nursery: A wonderful space to develop
Sharon Lee, Director of Shofar Daycare Nursery, explains the key role that the nursery has come to play within the local community just a year after its opening.
Rotary & Residential Care Centres: Home comforts
Rotary & Residential Care Centres recently renovated its main property with a Charity Bank loan, providing top-quality homes for disabled residents. Administrator Jean Jardine shares its story.
Settle Hydro: a fossil free energy boost
Settle Hydro are the first community-funded hydroelectric project in their region. The plant produces enough electricity to power 50 homes.
Towcester Museum: A window into the past
Housed in a historic property bought with the help of a Charity Bank loan, Towcester Museum documents the city's fascinating past. Chairman Rob Hamlin describes how community passion turned vision into reality.
Young Women’s Housing Project: A secure future providing safety and support
Jo Meagher, Project Manager at YWHP, tells us how a loan from Charity Bank assisted with the purchase of its key property, granting the charity a more stable future.
Autism Plus: building a chocolate factory with a difference
Autism Plus aims to create a unique, vibrant welcoming environment where young people with disabilities can come and have the opportunity to learn how to live more independently. Philip Bartey, CEO, tells us all about their latest project.
East Lancashire Deaf Society: tools for success
The East Lancashire Deaf Society (ELDS) is working to build a world where deaf people are accepted as part of a diverse society. Doug Alker, the executive chair and managing director, talks to us about how a loan has helped ELDS to support deaf young people.
YMCA London South West: smart design, better housing
YMCAs have been tackling youth homelessness for over a century. Richard James, CEO of YMCA LSW, explains how a Charity Bank loan will help formerly homeless young people learn to live independently.