Co-operative and Community Finance
@coopfinance.bsky.social
Supportive, sympathetic loan finance helping UK #Coops and community owned enterprises thrive and build a better future since 1973
Wondering how your #ComBiz can provide access to a wider range of goods and services? 🤔
Join Plunkett UK online next week to explore the ways in which community-owned businesses can expand the services on offer to support their local communities.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/2zQzI4T
Join Plunkett UK online next week to explore the ways in which community-owned businesses can expand the services on offer to support their local communities.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/2zQzI4T
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Wondering how your #ComBiz can provide access to a wider range of goods and services? 🤔
Join Plunkett UK online next week to explore the ways in which community-owned businesses can expand the services on offer to support their local communities.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/2zQzI4T
Join Plunkett UK online next week to explore the ways in which community-owned businesses can expand the services on offer to support their local communities.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/2zQzI4T
Did you see? Experienced co-operator Mark Simmonds has joined our Board of Directors!
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/WQYP83U
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/WQYP83U
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Did you see? Experienced co-operator Mark Simmonds has joined our Board of Directors!
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/WQYP83U
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/WQYP83U
Thinking about running your local shop or pub as a community? 🛒
In recent years we've helped nearly 100 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises 🙌
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3zTuQlx
In recent years we've helped nearly 100 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises 🙌
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3zTuQlx
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thinking about running your local shop or pub as a community? 🛒
In recent years we've helped nearly 100 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises 🙌
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3zTuQlx
In recent years we've helped nearly 100 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises 🙌
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3zTuQlx
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan centres around seven key themes:
✅ Commitment
🤝 Collaborations
🌳 Culture
🪟 Open and transparent sharing
🙌 Equitable representation
❤️ Sustainable inclusion
📣 Advocate
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/dL9MBkt
#EDI #EqualityImpact
✅ Commitment
🤝 Collaborations
🌳 Culture
🪟 Open and transparent sharing
🙌 Equitable representation
❤️ Sustainable inclusion
📣 Advocate
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/dL9MBkt
#EDI #EqualityImpact
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan centres around seven key themes:
✅ Commitment
🤝 Collaborations
🌳 Culture
🪟 Open and transparent sharing
🙌 Equitable representation
❤️ Sustainable inclusion
📣 Advocate
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/dL9MBkt
#EDI #EqualityImpact
✅ Commitment
🤝 Collaborations
🌳 Culture
🪟 Open and transparent sharing
🙌 Equitable representation
❤️ Sustainable inclusion
📣 Advocate
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/dL9MBkt
#EDI #EqualityImpact
🍻We welcome loan applications from people who want to set up and run community-owned pubs!
Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/RgfXN5p
#MoreThanAPub #CommunityPubs
Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/RgfXN5p
#MoreThanAPub #CommunityPubs
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🍻We welcome loan applications from people who want to set up and run community-owned pubs!
Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/RgfXN5p
#MoreThanAPub #CommunityPubs
Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/RgfXN5p
#MoreThanAPub #CommunityPubs
🌟 We are pleased to help employees buy their businesses and convert them to democratic employee-owned enterprises.
Find out more and register your interest here 👉 buff.ly/Vasbduy #EmployeeOwned
Find out more and register your interest here 👉 buff.ly/Vasbduy #EmployeeOwned
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🌟 We are pleased to help employees buy their businesses and convert them to democratic employee-owned enterprises.
Find out more and register your interest here 👉 buff.ly/Vasbduy #EmployeeOwned
Find out more and register your interest here 👉 buff.ly/Vasbduy #EmployeeOwned
What solutions do we have for clients? 🤔
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more about our fund management services please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more about our fund management services please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What solutions do we have for clients? 🤔
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more about our fund management services please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more about our fund management services please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
Are you looking for an ethical investment that really makes a difference?
All the money we lend comes from individuals and organisations who support our mission. And there are a number of ways you can invest or provide financial support.
More info ➡️ buff.ly/bjhCBBo
All the money we lend comes from individuals and organisations who support our mission. And there are a number of ways you can invest or provide financial support.
More info ➡️ buff.ly/bjhCBBo
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Are you looking for an ethical investment that really makes a difference?
All the money we lend comes from individuals and organisations who support our mission. And there are a number of ways you can invest or provide financial support.
More info ➡️ buff.ly/bjhCBBo
All the money we lend comes from individuals and organisations who support our mission. And there are a number of ways you can invest or provide financial support.
More info ➡️ buff.ly/bjhCBBo
🌟 Did you see our latest #LendingStory ?
In 2024, husband and wife Graham Turner and Kyra Pollitt set up Big Step Housing Co-operative alongside daughter Edie, her partner Spring and their friends Caitlin and Dan.
In 2024, husband and wife Graham Turner and Kyra Pollitt set up Big Step Housing Co-operative alongside daughter Edie, her partner Spring and their friends Caitlin and Dan.
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🌟 Did you see our latest #LendingStory ?
In 2024, husband and wife Graham Turner and Kyra Pollitt set up Big Step Housing Co-operative alongside daughter Edie, her partner Spring and their friends Caitlin and Dan.
In 2024, husband and wife Graham Turner and Kyra Pollitt set up Big Step Housing Co-operative alongside daughter Edie, her partner Spring and their friends Caitlin and Dan.
We’re delighted to welcome Gareth Nash to our Board of Directors. We spoke to him recently about his three plus decades of experience in co-operative development and finance, and why the time was right to join us.
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/v6i74Ay #TrusteesWeek
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/v6i74Ay #TrusteesWeek
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Gareth Nash to our Board of Directors. We spoke to him recently about his three plus decades of experience in co-operative development and finance, and why the time was right to join us.
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/v6i74Ay #TrusteesWeek
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/v6i74Ay #TrusteesWeek
Gorgeous news here from design and print co-op @calverts.bsky.social , who we've supported - they've just created 10 catalogues for the David Bowie Centre, a new permanent home for David Bowie’s archive, and a bookable creative workspace
Scroll down and read it here 👉 buff.ly/iOENI6B
Scroll down and read it here 👉 buff.ly/iOENI6B
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Gorgeous news here from design and print co-op @calverts.bsky.social , who we've supported - they've just created 10 catalogues for the David Bowie Centre, a new permanent home for David Bowie’s archive, and a bookable creative workspace
Scroll down and read it here 👉 buff.ly/iOENI6B
Scroll down and read it here 👉 buff.ly/iOENI6B
We’re pleased to announce, during trustees Week, that experienced co-operator Mark Simmonds has joined our Board of Directors.
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/4FKFKHn #TrusteesWeek
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/4FKFKHn #TrusteesWeek
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We’re pleased to announce, during trustees Week, that experienced co-operator Mark Simmonds has joined our Board of Directors.
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/4FKFKHn #TrusteesWeek
We spoke to Mark recently about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/4FKFKHn #TrusteesWeek
Next week! Locality's annual Convention will take place in Liverpool, bringing together people who believe in the power of community 🙌
Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/BhASnWq
Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/BhASnWq
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Next week! Locality's annual Convention will take place in Liverpool, bringing together people who believe in the power of community 🙌
Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/BhASnWq
Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/BhASnWq
We’re pleased to share that Dan Kelly, was elected to our Board at our AGM this year.
Here, for Trustees, Week, we speak to Dan about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/3eajcRx #TrusteesWeek
Here, for Trustees, Week, we speak to Dan about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/3eajcRx #TrusteesWeek
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’re pleased to share that Dan Kelly, was elected to our Board at our AGM this year.
Here, for Trustees, Week, we speak to Dan about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/3eajcRx #TrusteesWeek
Here, for Trustees, Week, we speak to Dan about his co-operative journey, and why he’s joined us.
Read more here 👉 buff.ly/3eajcRx #TrusteesWeek
🏘️ How can #CreditUnions help tackle the housing crisis?
A report has been released highlighting the ways credit unions can help to address the US housing crisis – and examining the challenges they face along with way.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/9sANajD
A report has been released highlighting the ways credit unions can help to address the US housing crisis – and examining the challenges they face along with way.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/9sANajD
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🏘️ How can #CreditUnions help tackle the housing crisis?
A report has been released highlighting the ways credit unions can help to address the US housing crisis – and examining the challenges they face along with way.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/9sANajD
A report has been released highlighting the ways credit unions can help to address the US housing crisis – and examining the challenges they face along with way.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/9sANajD
It's great to look back on some of our older lending stories!
Back in 2018, we were delighted to be a part of October Books amazing story. Showing great ingenuity and resilience, they have developed a thriving online shop and kept their busy events calendar going!
Back in 2018, we were delighted to be a part of October Books amazing story. Showing great ingenuity and resilience, they have developed a thriving online shop and kept their busy events calendar going!
November 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It's great to look back on some of our older lending stories!
Back in 2018, we were delighted to be a part of October Books amazing story. Showing great ingenuity and resilience, they have developed a thriving online shop and kept their busy events calendar going!
Back in 2018, we were delighted to be a part of October Books amazing story. Showing great ingenuity and resilience, they have developed a thriving online shop and kept their busy events calendar going!
In a recent Westminster Hall debate, MPs pressed the Government to deliver concrete support for the #Coop sector as part of the broader ambition to “double the size of the co-operative economy,”.
The debate highlighted examples from the #CreditUnion movement across the country.
➡️ buff.ly/FEiQCoV
The debate highlighted examples from the #CreditUnion movement across the country.
➡️ buff.ly/FEiQCoV
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In a recent Westminster Hall debate, MPs pressed the Government to deliver concrete support for the #Coop sector as part of the broader ambition to “double the size of the co-operative economy,”.
The debate highlighted examples from the #CreditUnion movement across the country.
➡️ buff.ly/FEiQCoV
The debate highlighted examples from the #CreditUnion movement across the country.
➡️ buff.ly/FEiQCoV
🏘️ Trying to get a housing coop off the ground?
We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property.
👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL #Cooperatives #Coops
We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property.
👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL #Cooperatives #Coops
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🏘️ Trying to get a housing coop off the ground?
We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property.
👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL #Cooperatives #Coops
We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property.
👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL #Cooperatives #Coops
What is our vision? 💭
We want to create a thriving, diverse and sustainable cooperative economy in the UK
Find out more about how we are working towards this here ➡️ buff.ly/3OO0uYu #Coops
We want to create a thriving, diverse and sustainable cooperative economy in the UK
Find out more about how we are working towards this here ➡️ buff.ly/3OO0uYu #Coops
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What is our vision? 💭
We want to create a thriving, diverse and sustainable cooperative economy in the UK
Find out more about how we are working towards this here ➡️ buff.ly/3OO0uYu #Coops
We want to create a thriving, diverse and sustainable cooperative economy in the UK
Find out more about how we are working towards this here ➡️ buff.ly/3OO0uYu #Coops
How can you protect your co-op from cyber threats?
Cyber security can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s not your day job. But protecting your co-op from digital threats is more important than ever.
Check out these tips from Co-operativesUK here ➡️ buff.ly/8KenBAF
Cyber security can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s not your day job. But protecting your co-op from digital threats is more important than ever.
Check out these tips from Co-operativesUK here ➡️ buff.ly/8KenBAF
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
How can you protect your co-op from cyber threats?
Cyber security can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s not your day job. But protecting your co-op from digital threats is more important than ever.
Check out these tips from Co-operativesUK here ➡️ buff.ly/8KenBAF
Cyber security can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s not your day job. But protecting your co-op from digital threats is more important than ever.
Check out these tips from Co-operativesUK here ➡️ buff.ly/8KenBAF
🍻Community Owned Pub?
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
October 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🍻Community Owned Pub?
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
Did you know? From November 2025, everyone who runs or manages a UK company or co-operative will need to verify their identity with Companies House.
Rhys Evans explains what this means and what steps you’ll need to take to stay compliant ➡️ buff.ly/RStMMRK
Rhys Evans explains what this means and what steps you’ll need to take to stay compliant ➡️ buff.ly/RStMMRK
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Did you know? From November 2025, everyone who runs or manages a UK company or co-operative will need to verify their identity with Companies House.
Rhys Evans explains what this means and what steps you’ll need to take to stay compliant ➡️ buff.ly/RStMMRK
Rhys Evans explains what this means and what steps you’ll need to take to stay compliant ➡️ buff.ly/RStMMRK
🙌 We have 50 years experience of lending to #WorkerCooperatives ranging from 2 members to over 100.
Want to grow yours? Drop us a line...
buff.ly/5rxHkQF #Coops
Want to grow yours? Drop us a line...
buff.ly/5rxHkQF #Coops
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🙌 We have 50 years experience of lending to #WorkerCooperatives ranging from 2 members to over 100.
Want to grow yours? Drop us a line...
buff.ly/5rxHkQF #Coops
Want to grow yours? Drop us a line...
buff.ly/5rxHkQF #Coops
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
October 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC