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Supporting children with brain injuries

This year, around 90 children with a severe acquired brain injury will receive intensive neurorehabilitation at The Children’s Trust. Read more…
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Y:Housing: Creating affordable homes for under 25s

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.
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The Twelve Apostles: Welcoming Orthodox Christians to church

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.
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Birmingham Supported Living 2010

Birmingham Supported Living 2010 is using its loan to transform an old hotel into supported accommodation. Read more…
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Elpis Ministries: “We finally have our own home”

“Our community programmes currently reach around 50 people a month. I think we can double or even triple that in our new property.”
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Andrews Charitable Trust: Supporting young care leavers

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.
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SLTH: Supporting young people through equine therapy

“All of the young people we support are struggling with their mental health. Many have experienced trauma or neglect.” Find out how Strength & Learning Through Horses is helping.
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Christ Church Aughton: Bringing people together

Read how one church is helping to tackle loneliness using a Charity Bank loan.
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YMCA Together: Tackling homelessness in Liverpool

YMCA Together offers accommodation and support for people at risk of homelessness in Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley. The charity recently bought 10 properties with the help of a loan from Charity Bank.