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

🍻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

🌟 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

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

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

🌟 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.

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

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

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

Are you coming? 🙌 #Coops

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

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

🏘️ 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

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!

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

🏘️ 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

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

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

🍻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

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

🙌 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

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

Did you see? Last month, Co-operatives UK released the 2025 Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report, revealing a record-breaking year for the UK’s co-operative and mutual economy. Read more 👉 buff.ly/UuMf6zu

We're a tiny team but between us we cover the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland! This is us - meet the team here 👉 buff.ly/3gw8lwz

Do you believe in the power of ethical finance to create social benefit? So do we. Shall we do it together? Find out how you can join us here 👉 buff.ly/EwemIj8 #Coops

“We will continue to run the pub in the same way, with a paid manager and a team of volunteers. It works well, it makes people feel good and it holds the community together” Back in 2019, we supported the Stoke Canon Inn to secure its future - read the lending story here ➡️ buff.ly/2MasnLR

Calling #SocEnts in England! The Common Ground Resilience Fund is accepting applications from organisations that bring communities together and foster connection. Successful organisations will be awarded up to £10,000, as a capital grant. Find out more and apply by 21st November 👉 buff.ly/m8wD9ub

#InternationalCreditUnionDay took place last week, a global celebration of the spirit and success of the credit union movement!

🏘️ Calling all housing co-operatives! 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 you buy property. Register your interest today! ➡️ buff.ly/RgfXN5p

“When you join a co-operative, you join a global movement that’s building a better world.” Co‑operatives: Owned by our Members is a short film showcasing the values, diversity and impact of co-operatives across the UK – and beyond. Watch it here ➡️ buff.ly/TJdgOKr

Happy #InternationalCreditUnionDay! 🙌 International Credit Union Day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day is recognised to reflect upon the credit union movement's history, promote its achievements, recognize hard work and share member experiences. 👉 buff.ly/bzIVGTA

🏗️ We encourage local economic regeneration by enabling people to create, own and democratically control the businesses in which they work, or which operate in their local community.

🍻 Back in 2023, we were delighted to support Lamarsh Lion Community Pub as it developed and grew as a vital community asset. Read the full story here ➡️ buff.ly/0oLpf5M #MoreThanAPub

🌟 NEW LENDING! We were delighted to work together with @coop_loan_fund in providing a loan finance package to help enable the purchase of property on the edge of the beautiful Loch Lomond for Big Step Housing Co-operative Read the full story here 👉 buff.ly/mdTq5Ok

Did you know? We offer back office services to likeminded organisations 🤝 Explore more on our site here 👉 buff.ly/0C7iJYJ #Coops

💷 We are happy to consider loan applications from people and groups who are just about to start a new co-operative or community business We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz

🤝 All the money that we lend comes from individuals and organisations that support our mission. Want to help us to provide loan finance to a range of co-operative and community businesses that really make a difference? Find out how you can invest here ➡️ buff.ly/11yLox5 #Coops

Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan centres around 7 key themes: ✅ Commitment 🤝 Collaborations 🌳 Culture 🪟 Open and transparent sharing 🙌 Equitable representation ❤️ Sustainable inclusion 📣 Advocate Read more here 👉 buff.ly/dL9MBkt #EDI

Did you see our latest lending story? 👀 The Elm Tree Inn has been purchased by the community with help from a creative social media campaign, a passionate community investment effort, and a loan finance package. Read the full story here 👉 buff.ly/Z0kE7um #MoreThanAPub

Last week, ABCUL represented #CreditUnions from across the country at the #LabourConference "It is clear that the new Government sees credit unions and the wider co-op and mutual sector as key partners in delivering a fairer and more inclusive economy." Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/fzsCsux

💬 “Working with CCF has been great. They are so supportive and knowledgeable and have a deep understanding of our work. They are incredibly responsive and always on hand with expertise when we need it.”

Sessions for next month's Practitioners Forum in Manchester have been announced! Get ready to super‑charge your co‑operative expertise in sessions covering five key areas: Membership, HR, Governance, Finance and Communications. Check out the agenda👉 buff.ly/gYkoSMv

Calling all #EnergyCoops! ⚡ We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM

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

Heard the news? Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-op are in 'advanced discussions' around a potential landmark merger. This could be a very big change for the Retail Co-op sector. buff.ly/Z50xOom

Though we may be little... there are just four of us running the day to day, but between us we cover the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland 👋 Meet us all here 👉 buff.ly/3UHuVAL #Coops

"The help from More Than a Pub programme has been invaluable. There is lots of knowledge and advice available from people who have done the same thing.” We're proud to be offering loans of between £75,000 to £150,000 to community owned pubs.

🙌 Last week, on Tuesday 23 September, Co-operatives UK released the 2025 Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report, revealing a record-breaking year for the UK’s co-operative and mutual economy.

It's great to see that Labour’s new £5bn community renewal plan includes a co-op development unit 👏 This will offer more communities funding to restore derelict shops, pubs and libraries, as well as giving them new powers to decide the future of their high streets. Read more 👉 buff.ly/9qt1v4l

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 services please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G