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 | £357,288,239 | 1,085 |
| East Midlands | £11,822,614 | 50 |
| Eastern | £25,788,244 | 96 |
| London | £89,060,703 | 158 |
| North East | £13,087,128 | 24 |
| North West | £25,509,711 | 99 |
| Northern Ireland | £4,718,752 | 11 |
| Scotland | £15,448,619 | 71 |
| South East | £67,829,079 | 184 |
| South West | £28,387,874 | 140 |
| Wales | £10,870,463 | 55 |
| West Midlands | £24,907,940 | 70 |
| Yorkshire & Humber | £39,857,112 | 127 |
Last updated: 14 April 2021
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | £2,750,349 | 22 |
| Leicestershire | £1,202,000 | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | £461,000 | 7 |
| Northamptonshire | £1,660,265 | 7 |
| Nottinghamshire | £5,559,000 | 9 |
| Rutland | £190,000 | 2 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire | £2,545,800 | 10 |
| Cambridgeshire | £3,897,940 | 19 |
| Essex | £9,060,839 | 28 |
| Hertfordshire | £3,209,225 | 11 |
| Norfolk | £1,766,153 | 12 |
| Peterborough | £2,700,000 | 1 |
| Suffolk | £2,608,287 | 15 |
| Borough | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | £2,010,000 | 3 |
| Barnet | £3,980,000 | 9 |
| Bermondsey | £688,000 | 1 |
| Bexley | £1,575,000 | 1 |
| Brent | £1,350,000 | 3 |
| Bromley | £1,000,000 | 1 |
| Camden | £5,886,270 | 10 |
| City of London | £7,572,035 | 12 |
| Croydon | £308,000 | 2 |
| Ealing | £1,095,000 | 4 |
| Enfield | £1,635,500 | 3 |
| Greenwich | £2,388,502 | 3 |
| Hackney | £7,628,710 | 7 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £3,824,758 | 5 |
| Haringey | £4,553,000 | 6 |
| Harrow | £1,509,500 | 4 |
| Havering | £156,000 | 1 |
| Hillingdon | £1,573,195 | 1 |
| Hounslow | £2,450,000 | 2 |
| Ilford | £1,000,000 | 1 |
| Islington | £4,908,435 | 17 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | £878,251 | 2 |
| Kingston Upon Thames | £50,000 | 1 |
| Lambeth | £3,112,000 | 10 |
| Lewisham | £3,903,371 | 2 |
| Merton | £117,000 | 2 |
| Newham | £4,392,069 | 5 |
| Richmond | £215,000 | 1 |
| Southall | £2,500,000 | 1 |
| Southwark | £2,010,995 | 14 |
| Tower Hamlets | £1,801,912 | 11 |
| Waltham Forest | £1,380,000 | 1 |
| Wandsworth | £2,475,000 | 2 |
| Westminster | £9,133,200 | 10 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | £4,487,128 | 11 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | £175,000 | 1 |
| Northumberland | £1,420,000 | 6 |
| Tyne & Wear | £7,005,000 | 6 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | £5,146,851 | 12 |
| Cumbria | £3,633,917 | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | £3,491,553 | 14 |
| Lancashire | £6,820,802 | 22 |
| Merseyside | £6,416,588 | 27 |
| Council Area | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council | £3,427,034 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angus | £150,000 | 1 |
| 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 | £6,683,634 | 17 |
| Lanarkshire | £5,131,898 | 16 |
| 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 | £2,300,655 | 10 |
| Buckinghamshire | £5,411,901 | 15 |
| Colchester | £3,800,000 | 1 |
| East Sussex | £9,340,610 | 28 |
| Hampshire | £7,069,142 | 26 |
| Hertfordshire | £857,500 | 2 |
| Kent | £15,105,420 | 46 |
| Merton | £542,750 | 1 |
| Oxfordshire | £7,045,204 | 12 |
| Surrey | £14,301,825 | 29 |
| West Sussex | £2,054,072 | 14 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | £816,250 | 2 |
| Cornwall | £3,653,444 | 15 |
| Devon | £7,409,904 | 33 |
| Dorset | £2,976,125 | 17 |
| Gloucestershire | £6,317,573 | 19 |
| Somerset | £5,258,600 | 30 |
| Wiltshire | £1,955,978 | 24 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | £20,000 | 1 |
| Blaenau Gwent | £20,000 | 1 |
| Cardiff | £4,075,956 | 10 |
| Carmarthenshire | £369,800 | 4 |
| Ceredigion | £798,688 | 5 |
| Clwyd | £20,000 | 1 |
| Denbighshire | £127,175 | 1 |
| Dyfed | £415,184 | 3 |
| Gwynedd | £1,394,100 | 10 |
| Monmouthshire | £130,000 | 2 |
| Pembrokeshire | £480,000 | 4 |
| Powys | £637,000 | 3 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | £930,000 | 6 |
| Torfaen | £1,196,921 | 1 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £95,200 | 1 |
| Wrexham | £160,439 | 2 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £1,167,000 | 2 |
| Shropshire | £1,542,500 | 8 |
| Staffordshire | £4,687,323 | 23 |
| Warwickshire | £650,000 | 2 |
| West Midlands | £16,311,117 | 32 |
| Worcestershire | £550,000 | 3 |
| County | Amount of money | Number of loans |
|---|---|---|
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £215,000 | 2 |
| Hull City | £497,500 | 3 |
| Leeds | £400,000 | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | £3,049,531 | 4 |
| North East Lincolnshire | £1,744,650 | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | £12,114,812 | 36 |
| South Yorkshire | £11,630,886 | 44 |
| West Yorkshire | £10,204,733 | 35 |
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 | £357,288,239 | 1,085 |
| Arts | £16,468,042 | 84 |
| Community | £44,324,176 | 193 |
| Education & Training | £29,336,080 | 105 |
| Environment | £11,343,336 | 59 |
| Faith | £53,001,448 | 127 |
| Health & Social Care | £67,990,200 | 197 |
| Social housing | £124,951,634 | 259 |
| Sport | £9,873,323 | 61 |
Last updated: 14 April 2021
Arts
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
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Community
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
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Education & Training
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
Download our latest impact report to explore how our savers' money is directed towards people and organisations working to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Environment
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
Download our latest impact report to explore how our savers' money is directed towards people and organisations working to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Faith
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
Download our latest impact report to explore how our savers' money is directed towards people and organisations working to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Health & Social Care
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
Download our latest impact report to explore how our savers' money is directed towards people and organisations working to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Social housing
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
Download our latest impact report to explore how our savers' money is directed towards people and organisations working to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Sport
Charity Bank Impact Report 2020
Download our latest impact report to explore how our savers' money is directed towards people and organisations working to make a positive difference to the world around them.
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 2020.
Services
78% of borrowers said that their Charity Bank loan had improved the quality of support they could offer the people they work with.
Financial Management
57% 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
YMCA Fylde Coast: Boosting children’s wellbeing through outdoor education
Lakeside, managed by YMCA Fylde Coast, was founded almost 70 years ago, to give children and young people the chance to experience new challenges outdoors.
YMCA Thames Gateway: turning modular units into affordable homes
Could modular housing help to solve London’s affordable housing crisis? YMCA Thames Gateway’s latest project is a great example of what can be achieved.
Footprints Family Centre: alleviating poverty and providing opportunity in Buttershaw, Bradford
Footprints Family Centre aims to alleviate poverty on the estate of Buttershaw, Bradford. Charity Bank loans enabled the charity to open a second nursery and carry out renovations.
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.
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.
Totnes Renewable Energy Society: a community fighting climate change
In 2007, the Totnes Renewable Energy Society was formed with the aim of developing renewable energy resources in the area to benefit Totnes’ local community.
Swindon Therapy Centre: supporting those living with neurological conditions
Swindon Therapy Centre offers a range of therapies and support to those living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions.
New Roots: giving young people a place to call home
New Roots gives vulnerable young people in Bassetlaw a place to call home and a strong support network.
Lyvennet Community Trust: by the community, for the community
Lyvennet Community Trust ensures that local housing remains genuinely affordable. Charity Bank loans have helped the trust to grow the number of properties that are within the means of local people.
The Culture Trust Luton: promoting connectivity through culture
The Culture Trust Luton aims to connect communities of Luton and beyond through culture by providing opportunities to engage with arts, museums and heritage.
Half Moon: inspiring young people through performing arts
Half Moon offers low-cost drama classes for children and young people, including those with complex disabilities. The theatre company turned to Charity Bank for a loan to buy its venue after rent rises put its future in jeopardy.
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.
Jubilee Hall Trust: helping Londoners to get active
According to Sport England, one in four people do less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week. London gym Jubilee Hall is helping to remove some of the barriers to exercise, and recently refurbished its gym with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
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.
Second Floor Studios & Arts: Supporting London’s creative sector
Find out how a £2.7m loan is helping Second Floor Studios & Arts to restabilise the affordable artist studio sector through its acquisition of 30,000 sq. ft. on a 250-year leasehold giving 110 artists and other creative businesses the space to create.
Homes for Good: creating affordable homes in Scotland
Homes for Good is bringing quality, affordable homes within reach of hundreds of people on low incomes in Glasgow.
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.
Adrenaline Alley: a world-class urban sports centre
Adrenaline Alley was set up to provide local kids with a safe place to skate and is now Europe’s largest urban sports centre attracting enthusiasts and professionals from across the world.
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.
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.
Mayfield Trust: transforming care in Calderdale
The Government’s Transforming Care programme is shaking up the care sector, helping people with a learning disability to get out of hospitals and group homes, and integrate back into the community. One charity that’s moving with the times is Mayfield Trust.
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.
Sutton Housing Society: tackling loneliness by building communities
Sutton Housing Society is a small registered provider (RP) that is helping to tackle social isolation by providing homes for older people (over 55s), as well as the opportunity to be part of a supportive community.
Cosgarne Hall: beating addiction
Cosgarne Hall helps homeless people to take control of their lives, operating an alcohol and substance tolerant policy. Since 2009, ten lives have been saved and last year alone 70 people were supported to live independently.
Royal Society for Blind Children: thriving under difficult circumstances
When COVID-19 hit, the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) feared it would have to cut back services. Instead, with the support of a loan it increased its reach by 40%.
Hudswell Community Charity: Affordable homes for local people
Hudswell Community Charity was set up over 150 years ago to help disadvantaged people in the area. A Charity Bank loan supported the building of three new affordable homes to provide people with local connections the chance to live in the village.
Sandford Hydro: community power
Sandford Hydro has been a long labour of love from the local community. Securing a loan from Charity Bank was a vital step in the success of the project.
Jericho Foundation: a stepping stone to employment
The Foundation helps people overcome barriers to employment. It provides work opportunities and support services as a stepping stone towards mainstream work.
Baltic Creative CIC: keeping our city creative
Baltic Creative is a Community Interest Company, established in 2009 with the ambition to protect property within Liverpool city centre for those working in creative industries.
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.
St George’s Crypt: helping the homeless
St George’s Crypt offers support, care and compassion to those suffering from homelessness in the Leeds area.
Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre: supporting adults with learning disabilities
Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre (HS4LC) provides a range of support and development opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The charity received a Charity Bank loan to enable it to restructure its finances.
Kingsley Hall: bringing the community together
Kingsley Hall Church & Community Centre has played an integral role in the local community for the last 90 years. It recently extended its nursery with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
Emmaus Village Carlton: giving homeless people a community
With the help of loan finance from Charity Bank, homeless charity Emmaus Village Carlton has been able to refurbish its bistro and retail space. As a result, its income has doubled and it’s been able to increase the number of bedrooms it offers by over 50%.
First Fruit: tackling homelessness in one of the most deprived boroughs in the UK
One in 24 people in Newham is classed as homeless. First Fruit is helping to support some of the people most affected, with a package of support ranging from accommodation to training.
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust: looking out for Scottish marine life
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) has been leading the way for the conservation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins & porpoises) in western Scotland for over two decades.
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.
Help & Care: supporting people to improve their lives
Help & Care provides wide-ranging support and services to help people live the lives they choose.
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.
Transforming Lives for Good: Making The Difference
Transforming Lives for Good operate 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 at a crucial period of their personal development
Family Action: building stronger families and brighter lives
Family Action has been offering vulnerable families vital support for 150 years. With one in five people in the UK living in poverty, the need for the charity’s services has never been greater.
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.
Imago: empowering people and communities
Imago is a social action charity that delivers diverse services to support individuals, organisations and communities across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London.
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.
Abbotsford Trust: keeping history alive
The Abbotsford Trust was formed to preserve Sir Walter Scott’s home and ensure his story and heritage remained accessible to everyone.
Oatlands Pre-school: caring for children and the community
Oatlands Pre-school is a Harrogate-based not-for-profit pre-school that offers care and education to children aged 2 to 4. The charity received a Charity Bank loan to help it purchase and refurbish its building.
Fivehead Village Hall: a community hub
Fivehead Village Hall in Somerset is a purpose-built venue that provides the village with a place to socialise and space for a range of community activities.
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.
Govanhill Housing Association: providing safe secure housing in the South of Glasgow
Govanhill Housing Association is a community-controlled social landlord operating in the Govanhill and Merrylee neighbourhoods of Glasgow.
Abbeyfield South Downs: supporting older people with independent living
Abbeyfield South Downs operates supported sheltered housing for older people across the area and is developing one of its sites to modernise its housing model.
On the Brink: the benefits of communal living
On the Brink is an intentional community of people who have come together to create a co-housing collective which shares values, resources and time.
Foresight North East Lincolnshire: improving the lives of disabled people
Paul Silvester of Foresight North East Lincolnshire on how social investment has been the catalyst for the growth of the charity.
Big Creative Education (BCE): helping young people into the creative industries
Big Creative Education offers a range of courses for young people aged 16-24, many of whom have struggled to engage with mainstream education.
War Memorial Village Derby: creating homes for heroes
War Memorial Village Derby has been offering disabled war veterans a home for 70 years. The village has started a much-needed renovation programme with the help of a loan from Charity Bank.
YMCA Black Country Group: Supporting young people to transform their lives
YMCA Black Country Group provides vital support for thousands of young people every year.
Stretham & Wilburton Community Land Trust: keeping the heart in the community
The East Cambridge parishes of Stretham and Wilburton joined forces in 2012 to address the housing crisis affecting their villages. They now provide affordable accommodation to those living and working in the area.
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.
Glover’s Trust: helping older people keep their independence
Glover’s Trust offers sheltered accommodation for over-60s. The trust has recently extended and renovated all of its properties with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
Folkestone Sports Centre Trust: Affordable sports and leisure for all
Folkestone Sports Centre Trust is a social enterprise, working to make sports and leisure activities available to all.
NewStarts: supporting people through crisis
A loan from Charity Bank meant NewStarts could buy its warehouse and save £15,000 a year. It’s now able to support even more people with furniture, household essentials and emergency food parcels.
Connect Church UK: bringing communities together
Connect Church UK has been operating for over 80 years in an inner-city area of Birmingham. Its aims throughout this time have been to forge connections within the local community, build supportive relationships and provide a wider sense of belonging.
Tamworth Cornerstone Housing Association: taking a holistic approach to tackling homelessness
Tamworth Cornerstone Housing Association offers homeless young people a three-stage journey to independent living.
One World Shop: keeping trade fair
The One World Shop in Edinburgh sells and promotes fair and ethically traded products from across the globe.
Parchment Trust: promoting independence and inclusion
Parchment Trust provides day care services for people with learning and physical disabilities in East Sussex with a person-centred and inclusive approach. A Charity Bank loan assisted the charity to purchase the freehold of one of its sites.
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.
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.
Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS) – supporting survivors
PARCS aims to promote healthy relationships and alleviate the distress associated with rape and sexual abuse. The charity turned to Charity Bank for a loan to buy its new centre.
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.
Unity Homes & Enterprise: tackling housing inequality
Unity Homes & Enterprise is helping to address inequality in West Yorkshire, by providing quality homes, offices and new opportunities for people from a range of ethnic backgrounds.
Chooselife Wales: a path to recovery
Chooselife Wales runs a drop-in centre providing support, guidance, signposting and activities to those struggling with substance misuse and related difficulties.
The House of St Barnabas: supporting homeless people into employment
The House of St Barnabas helps people affected by homelessness and long-term unemployment to get their lives back on track.
Living Paintings: bringing art and stories to life for blind people
Living Paintings helps blind children to experience the joy of a picture book.
The Bevern Trust: compassionate care for adults with complex care needs
The Bevern Trust provides residential and respite care to young adults with profound disabilities, helping them live full lives and engage with their wider community.
Coventry Church Municipal Charities: sheltered accommodation for those in need
Coventry Church Municipal Charities has been in existence since 1506 and currently operates 73 units of affordable supported living accommodation.
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.
Chrysalis: Housing the people society ignores
Vulnerable people deserve decent homes and the support they need to rebuild their lives. Chrysalis is helping to make that a reality. The charity recently strengthened its housing provision using a loan from Charity Bank.
Burton Street Foundation – bringing the community together
Helen Bark of Burton Street Foundation on times when additional funding is required so that social enterprises can deliver greater impact.
The Andrew Windsor Almshouses: providing affordable housing for 400 years
Our 1000th loan paid for urgent repairs to a 400-year-old almshouse building which provides low cost accommodation for people in straitened circumstances.
Coventry Cyrenians: tackling homelessness in Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry Cyrenians is addressing the causes and consequences of homelessness – helping people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, overcome addictions and get off the streets.
Independent Cinema Office: Access to cinema that nourishes the soul and changes lives
The Independent Cinema Office (ICO) is the UK’s national body that supports independent cinemas, film festivals and exhibitors of all forms. It strives to develop an open, challenging and thriving film sector.
The Causeway Hall: bringing communities together
The Causeway Hall gives people a place to meet, learn and be entertained. The hall was built with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
EVA Women’s Aid: rebuilding lives after domestic and sexual abuse
EVA Women’s Aid helps women to rebuild their lives after domestic or sexual abuse. The charity gives women a safe place to call home, provides counselling and guidance, and makes sure that survivors’ voices are heard.
Abbeyfield The Dales: giving older people a community
Abbeyfield The Dales gives older people the chance to enjoy life as part of a supportive community. It offers residents tailored housing solutions in addition to high-quality care and support, freshly cooked meals and a full calendar of social activities.
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.
Carlisle Key: helping young people build independent lives
Carlisle Key operates a drop-in centre for young people who are experiencing – or at risk of – homelessness; offering a listening ear, assistance, advice and signposting in response to each individual’s needs.
Chesterfield FC Community Trust: uniting people through football
Chesterfield FC Community Trust uses the inspiration and impact of football to provide a wide range of sporting, educational and community-based opportunities throughout the local area.
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.
Holne Community Shop & Tea Room: Saving a community hub
When the shop and tearoom faced closure, the community united to save what was an important social hub. It is now run for the benefit of the wider community and a Charity Bank loan help the social enterprise buy the premises.