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Recovering from the pandemic with the help of loan finance
One of Central YMCA’s main income streams was ravaged by the pandemic. Rather than draining its reserves, Central YMCA is using a £4m loan from Charity Bank to support its recovery. Kieran Connolly, Chief Resources Officer at Central YMCA, explains why.
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Central YMCA: The world’s first YMCA
Central YMCA was founded by an apprentice, 177 years ago. So it’s fitting that today, the London-based charity is helping thousands of young people to access apprenticeships nation-wide.
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Using loan finance to give LGBTQI asylum seekers a safe home
Micro Rainbow offers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) asylum seekers a holistic package of support, including shared housing. Charity Bank is lending Micro Rainbow £1.5 million.
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Micro Rainbow: safe homes and support for LGBTQI asylum seekers
Many of the 2,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) persons who claim asylum in the UK every year end up facing discrimination and abuse, even in their shared accommodation.
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Adrenaline Alley Celebrates Olympic Success
Charity Bank borrower, Adrenaline Alley, recently celebrated the Olympic success of two of their members. In this blog we explore the extraordinary story behind Europe’s largest action sports centre…
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£4m Investment Boost to Fuel Growth in New Lending
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for positive social change, today announced £4m in new equity investments from six new investors as well as an approved investment from its existing shareholder, Big Society Capital.
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Charity Bank launches its range of Meet an Expert guides
Learn and prepare for the challenges ahead with top tips from social sector experts.
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Creating a stronger foundation by using loan finance
Jan Tasker and Grace McCorkle from Collaborative Women share their experience of the loan process.
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Collaborative Women: Breaking the cycle of domestic violence
Women fleeing domestic abuse need safe accommodation. With the help of a Charity Bank loan, Collaborative Women is giving survivors that safe space and so much more...