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A trustee’s perspective: expanding provision through social investment
Emmaus Village Carlton enables homeless people to get their lives back on track. ‘Companions’ can access long-term accommodation, take advantage of work experience opportunities and regain their confidence by becoming a valued member of a supportive community.
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A CEO’s perspective: how a speedy loan led to incredible growth
YMCA Birmingham took their first Charity Bank loan out back in 2014 to part-fund a new housing development.
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Homes for Good: creating affordable homes in Scotland
Homes for Good is bringing quality, affordable homes within reach of hundreds of people on low incomes in Glasgow.
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A founder’s perspective: Dreaming bigger with loan finance
As Europe’s largest urban sports centre, Adrenaline Alley attracts skaters from across the world. The charity bought their six-acre site with the help of a £900,000 loan from Charity Bank.
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Folkestone Sports Centre Trust: Affordable sports and leisure for all
Folkestone Sports Centre Trust is a social enterprise, working to make sports and leisure activities available to all.
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A director’s perspective: Creating affordable homes with loan finance
Homes for Good is Scotland’s first social enterprise lettings agency. With the help of loans totalling £6.5 million, delivered by Charity Bank in partnership with another social investor, Homes for Good has bought, renovated and let out almost 200 homes.
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A CEO’s perspective: using loan finance to increase capacity and impact of almshouses
Coventry Church Municipal Charities (CCMC) has been in existence since 1506 and currently operates 73 units of affordable supported living accommodation, in a mix of heritage and modern buildings.
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Coventry Church Municipal Charities: sheltered accommodation for those in need
Coventry Church Municipal Charities has been in existence since 1506 and currently operates 73 units of affordable supported living accommodation.
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Glover’s Trust: helping older people keep their independence
Glover’s Trust offers sheltered accommodation for over-60s. The trust has recently extended and renovated all of its properties with the help of a Charity Bank loan.