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                                                                      Considering repayable finance for your charity?

                                                                      Many charities and social enterprises have successfully delivered growth projects or accelerated major plans to benefit their service users, with financial support. Could you achieve more by borrowing money or with a blended finance package of a grant and loan?

                                                                      The world of borrowing can be a minefield: complex offerings, financial jargon, high street banks vs specialist charity lenders. For many, the opportunity to secure funding is often dismissed too soon.

                                                                      Our charity finance resources aim to help to provide clarity, providing the questions you need to consider to find the best route for your organisation, and ultimately, for your beneficiaries. To learn more about repayable finance for organisations with a social purpose, download our Financing the Future Guide. 

                                                                      CONTENT TO HELP BRING CLARITY ON CHARITY LOANS

                                                                      Charity finance: the basics


                                                                      Loans, grants and blended finance

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                                                                      Why should charities consider a loan?


                                                                      How a loan may help your charitable organisation thrive

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                                                                      Stabilise and grow with a loan


                                                                      Learn about repayable charity finance

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                                                                      Charity loans: what to consider before you apply


                                                                      Key questions to help guide the process

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                                                                      Secured loans through CAF Bank 


                                                                      Secured loans up to 25 years

                                                                      Achieve your charity’s goals with a loan of between £150,000 and £5m to support capital projects. For organisations established three years or more.

                                                                      CAF Bank loans

                                                                      Ready to start the conversation?

                                                                      Our CAF Bank experts take the time to get to know you and your project. Then, if they think loan finance could be right for you, they will ask you to send some more information.

                                                                      Get in touch to set-up an initial chat

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                                                                      CAF Bank loans are non-regulated products.

                                                                      Loan applications subject to credit assessment. Security will be required.

                                                                      Charity assets may be at risk if you do not keep up with the repayments for a mortgage, loan or any other debt secured on them.

                                                                      If you're thinking of consolidating existing borrowing, you should be aware that you may be extending the term of the debt and increasing the total amount you pay.

                                                                      CAF Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 204451).

                                                                      CAF Bank Limited Registered office is 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ. Registered in England and Wales under number 1837656.

                                                                      Further resources Beyond the hub 

                                                                      Here are some useful external resources on loans that you may wish to explore: 

                                                                      • Funding options, Ethical Property Foundation
                                                                      • Social investment: Is it right for us?, Good Finance
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