News Charity Bank Wins Specialist Lender of the Year at NACFB Broker Partner Awards 2025
Charity Bank has been crowned Specialist Lender of the Year at the 2025 NACFB Broker Partner Awards. This accolade recognises our unique approach to lending and our commitment to supporting charities and social enterprises nationwide.
The NACFB Awards celebrate the best in commercial finance, with over 428 entries from more than 100 lenders across 23 categories. Charity Bank stood out for its purpose-driven model – combining financial expertise with a social mission to create lasting impact in communities across the UK.
Nathan Whitaker, Director of Business Development & Borrower Experience, said:
“Winning the NACFB Specialist Lender Award cements Charity Bank’s position as a leader in purpose-driven finance. Our specialism in social banking, innovative solutions across supported housing, health, social care and community assets, and passion for improving lives, continues to extend our reach into underserved areas. To be recognised in such a competitive field affirms our commitment to making finance a force for good, and our dedication to brokers who share that vision.”
This award highlights Charity Bank’s collaborative approach with brokers and our distinctive role in the lending market. By focusing exclusively on organisations that deliver social value, we ensure every loan contributes to positive change.
Find out more about our lending solutions for charities and social enterprises at www.charitybank.org/brokers.
About Charity Bank
Charity Bank is the loans and savings bank owned by and committed to supporting the social sector. Since 2002, we have used our savers’ money to make more than 1400 loans totalling over £605m to housing, education, social care, community and other social purpose organisations.
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