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YMCA Black Country Group: Supporting young people to transform their lives

YMCA Black Country Group provides vital support for thousands of young people every year.
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Burton Street Foundation – bringing the community together

Helen Bark of Burton Street Foundation on times when additional funding is required so that social enterprises can deliver greater impact.
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Totnes Renewable Energy Society: a community fighting climate change

In 2007, the Totnes Renewable Energy Society was formed with the aim of developing renewable energy resources in the area to benefit Totnes’ local community.
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Holne Community Shop & Tea Room: Saving a community hub

When the shop and tearoom faced closure, the community united to save what was an important social hub. It is now run for the benefit of the wider community and a Charity Bank loan help the social enterprise buy the premises.
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The Bevern Trust: compassionate care for adults with complex care needs

The Bevern Trust provides residential and respite care to young adults with profound disabilities, helping them live full lives and engage with their wider community.
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Parchment Trust: promoting independence and inclusion

Parchment Trust provides day care services for people with learning and physical disabilities in East Sussex with a person-centred and inclusive approach. A Charity Bank loan assisted the charity to purchase the freehold of one of its sites.
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Imago: empowering people and communities

Imago is a social action charity that delivers diverse services to support individuals, organisations and communities across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London.
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Kingsley Hall: bringing the community together

Kingsley Hall Church & Community Centre has played an integral role in the local community for the last 90 years. It recently extended its nursery with the help of a Charity Bank loan.
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Swindon Therapy Centre: supporting those living with neurological conditions

Swindon Therapy Centre offers a range of therapies and support to those living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions.