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A founder’s perspective: Strengthening services with a loan
Anne Royle from Pathfinder Dogs tells us how she found the loan process and reveals why she’ll soon need a new loan for a much larger project…
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Pathfinder Dogs: Helping blind people to be more independent
Pathfinder Dogs offers training, support and assistance dogs to people who are blind or partially sighted. With the help of a loan from Charity Bank, it recently bought a property to use as accommodation for clients.
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The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)
Charity Bank has taken another positive step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by joining other financial institutions worldwide in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).
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A Chief Officer’s perspective: 10 years with Charity Bank
It all started with a pen … Back in 2011, a chance meeting led to Age UK Herne Bay taking out an ethical loan with Charity Bank. 10 years and a second loan later, what does the charity’s Chief Officer, Sue Cliffe, have to say about the relationship?
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Age UK Herne Bay: Helping older people stay independent
Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable gives older people the chance to socialise, try new activities and receive practical support. Its day centre was recently extended with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
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Manchester Maccabi: Engaging the Jewish community through sport
Manchester Maccabi has had many ups and downs over the last few years. Charity Bank has stood by its side throughout.
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A Head of Finance’s perspective: using loan finance to build a property portfolio
Homeless charity DENS wanted to buy a new property, but it was struggling to access a loan from a high-street lender. Thankfully, DENS approached Charity Bank. We spoke to Head of Finance, Trina Myatt, to find out more.
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DENS: Rebuilding lives, one brick at a time
DENS has been helping people to rebuild their lives for 18 years. It manages a day centre, food bank, 44-bed hostel and several move-on properties. The charity recently took out a £248k loan with Charity Bank to buy a new move-on property.
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A Chief Executive’s perspective: Using a loan to centralise services
Watford Mencap was operating out of various sites, one of which was very run down. In order to bring all the services together in one place, the charity needed to buy a larger property – not easy in a small borough within commuting distance of London.