| DESCRIPTION | CONTACT | Bangor Credit Union [Credit Union]Bangor Credit Union provides financial services to members in the Bangor area. Savings and Loans provided with added benefit of Loan protection, life savings protection and a death benefit scheme free to members. "Not for Profit, not for Charity, but for Service." In addition to the main office (opening hours: Wed 10am-2pm, Fri 12-8pm, Sat 10am-12pm), Bangor Credit Union offers a community outreach service in Bloomfield, Kilcooley, Breezemount, Whitehill and Rathgil where local residents can utilise the credit union’s services. | Tel: 028 91271306 | |
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Charity Bank [Community Finance Initiative ]Charity Bank is a different bank for people who want a different world. We are the UK's only regulated bank which is also a registered general charity. We're like a regular bank in that you can place your money with us and earn a fair return. Unlike any other bank, we only lend to charities, voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises working to make our world a better place. For more information, go to our website at www.charitybank.org or contact ngoggin@charitybank.org | Tel: 02890 244179 | |||
Lisburn Credit Union [Credit Union]Lisburn Credit Union provide savings and loans in our Bachelors Walk premises. | Tel: 02892670194 | |||
UCIT Ulster Community Investment Trust [Community Finance Initiative ]UCIT is a ‘not for profit’ provider of loans and support to community organisations and social enterprises. As a charity, all profits generated by UCIT are recycled for reinvestment into the sector. Typical projects we have supported include Enterprise and workspace projects, Tourism initiatives, Rural development projects, Training initiatives, Childcare schemes, Housing associations, Community transport, Environmental initiatives, Sports and recreation facilities and Charitable organisations. Why we are different: No arrangement fees or penalties against early repayment of loans Understanding of the sector Affordable interest rates Responsible lending Working solely with community organisations and social enterprises Loans are available for many purposes including: Buildings and equipment Bridging finance against delayed grants or other confirmed income Restructuring of existing debt Working capital Cash shortfalls To see case studies of some of the groups we have worked with visit our website. | Tel: 028 90315003 | |||
Ulster Federation of Credit Unions [Credit Union]The Ulster Federation of Credit Unions provides a range of support services to member credit unions across NI including: Share Protection Scheme and Death Benefit Scheme | Tel: 02890301204 | |||