Charity Bank

Leigh Building Preservation Trust has not only restored a historic building, it’s also created a community hub that’s revitalising a disadvantaged area of Greater Manchester.

“Dundee has the highest incidence of domestic abuse in Scotland. The need for our services is growing. After the first lockdown, there was a 600% increase in requests for refuge spaces for women and children.”

“Residents are absolutely delighted with their new home. Their families walk in now and go, ‘Wow, this is beautiful; I'd love to live here.’” Read how Sutton Housing Society is improving housing for older people.

This year, around 90 children with a severe acquired brain injury will receive intensive neurorehabilitation at The Children’s Trust. Read more…

Rising rental costs are making it extremely difficult for young people to afford a home of their own. Y:Housing has come up with a unique solution – providing 100s of affordable homes in partnership with YMCAs across the UK.

The Twelve Apostles is a Greek Orthodox church in Hertfordshire. The church’s congregation has grown significantly in recent years, as has demand for its food bank. So, the church is being extended with the help of a Charity Bank loan.

Birmingham Supported Living 2010 is using its loan to transform an old hotel into supported accommodation. Read more…

“Our community programmes currently reach around 50 people a month. I think we can double or even triple that in our new property.”

10,000 young people leave care every year. Many have nowhere to turn if things go wrong. One in four will end up homeless. Andrews Charitable Trust is using its loan to give care leavers a better future. Find out how.