Charities and Social Enterprise

Our charity and social enterprise banking team is dedicated to supporting a healthy, vibrant and innovative third sector in the UK – for schools, colleges, clubs, businesses, societies and charities. We understand the challenges facing organisations that pursue a socially entrepreneurial approach to their work.

Our service to third sector organisations includes:

• Specialist support – for charities, community organisations and social enterprises delivered through a team of charity champions across the UK.
• A central team – on hand to look after charity and social enterprise organisations.
• Local decision-making – so we can respond quickly to your requests.
• National partnerships – working with key national bodies that represent different areas of the third sector.
• Community support – through a range of initiatives, including awards and sponsorships.

What we offer:

• National partnerships – working with key national bodies that represent different areas of the third sector.
• Community support – through a range of initiatives, including awards and sponsorships.
• Treasurer's Account – designed to handle the finances for non-profit organisations, such as clubs, societies churches and charities. Our account offers free deposits and withdrawals for community groups with a turnover up of to £100,000. There are no transaction fees on the following:
  • cheques and other non-automated debits
  • Direct Debits, standing orders and other automated debits
  • cash exchanged, paid in and withdrawn
  • Autopay payments and credits distributed
  • automated and non-automated credits
• Community Business Loan – micro-finance funding for new and existing social entrepreneurs.
• Savings options – so you can earn a return on any surplus funds.
• A nationwide network – of branches and cash machines.