Charity finance

INVESTING IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Charities have a vital role in meeting demand for care and support. We explore how providers are helping more clients to move forward with their lives.

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WHO WE ARE

CAF Bank is different to other banks because we exist for purely charitable purposes.

Owned and run by Charities Aid Foundation, we understand what support charities need and gear our services to helping you deliver your vision.

If you’re looking to develop your services or diversify sources of income, our expert team is on hand to help you finance your future plans.

Meet our team

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide banking, deposit account and lending services for charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. Our flexible finance offers:

  • Secured loans of between £50,000 and £5 million
  • Repayment terms between 2 and 25 years
  • Dedicated support from a relationship manager with sector expertise
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CAF Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

VIEWPOINTS

Why should your organisation borrow money?

Stuart Niven, CAF, explores the ways charitable organisations can benefit from taking out a loan with a finance provider.

Discover the benefits

Taking in the bigger picture

Peter Ostacchini, CAF Bank, explains why a shared focus on the long-term for charities and their banks, is key to growing impact.

Focus on the longer term

Nine charity funding myths debunked

CAF Bank's David Brown dispels some misconceptions about charities’ use of loan finance and the application process.

Read the facts

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Field Lane

Developing a property to provide supported living for people with learning disabilities.

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Druglink

Buying its premises helps a drug addiction prevention and rehabilitation charity ensure the future delivery of its services.

Read Druglink's story

West Essex Mind

A mental health charity saved a community asset, by transforming an old police station into a well-being hub.

Read West Essex Mind's story

MEET OUR TEAM

Richard Hunt

Head of Lending Business Development

Richard is Head of CAF Bank’s charity lending team. He works with charities and other not-for-profit organisations, providing tailored loans to help them make a bigger difference for their beneficiaries.

He previously worked in education finance and is a trustee of two charities.

Ben Harris

Business Development Manager

Ben has worked in the charity sector for over eight years. His previous job was for a small national health charity.

His experience combines both commercial and third sector roles in business development, fundraising and stakeholder engagement.

Joe Hehir (ACIB)

Client Relationship Manager

Joe helps charities, co-operatives and other not-for-profit organisations to compare the suitability of loan finance alongside other funding options, to further their objectives.

A former trustee, Joe has worked in the banking and charity sectors for over thirty years.

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HELP AND SUPPORT

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THINGS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Manage your investments*

Introducing the CAF Investment Account, the only secure, digital trading platform designed for charitable organisations of all sizes.
*available through CFSL

Learn about our digital trading platform ► 

Social landscape

Our new research shows how the UK’s charity leaders are responding to today’s challenges and planning for tomorrow.

See how charities respond to challenges ► 

Digital fundraising

Encourage people to give more to your charity, by making it quick and simple to donate online.

Boost online donations ► 

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 (CBL) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. CAF Financial Solutions Limited (CFSL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Their registered office is 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ (ME19 4TA for CFSL). Registered under number 1837656 and 2771873 respectively. CBL and CFSL are subsidiaries of Charities Aid Foundation (registered charity number 268369).