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Find out what our customers say about the support we have provided and the impact Unity has had

Making a positive contribution to the communities we serve

Delivering social impact, improving local communities and helping people live better lives is at the heart of what we do at Unity Trust Bank. Since our formation in 1984, we have helped thousands of businesses, charities and social enterprises to achieve their goals and make positive, lasting contributions to society.

We use our customer deposits to support those organisations that make a positive difference to the world we live in.
Read about the work we do and how our customers help improve local communities across the UK here.

Durham Miners’ Association

Durham Miners’ Association

Trade Union and co-founder of Unity Trust Bank restores historic community hub for future generations

Access Foundation

Access Foundation

"We bank with Unity because as well as a way of getting a good return on our investment and knowing our money is safe."

Ouseburn Trust

Ouseburn Trust

Historic area of Newcastle to open new visitor centre and offices following £300,000 funding

YMCA London City and North

YMCA London City and North

£8.8M funding helps YMCA to support young homeless people at state-of-the-art London hostel

Lomond Pharmacy

Lomond Pharmacy

Historic building transformed into modern-day pharmacy in Fife following £750,000 funding

Grangy Huis Ltd

Grangy Huis Ltd

Care farm offering specialist healthcare support opens in Warwickshire following £615,000 funding

Ariya Neuro

Ariya Neuro

A leading specialist care provider for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) has opened its third residential home thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust […]
Canopy Housing

Canopy Housing

Leeds homeless charity unveils its biggest retrofit housing project to date following £250,000 funding

Vitality Care Residential

Vitality Care Residential

Staffordshire care home operator safeguards its future following six-figure loan from Unity Trust Bank The future of a children’s care home in Stoke-on-Trent has been secured […]
Tiptoes Child Therapy Services

Tiptoes Child Therapy Services

Tiptoes Child Therapy Services is a specialist service that helps children rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma and neglect. It was able to buy and renovate […]
Hackney Co-Operative Developments CIC

Hackney Co-Operative Developments CIC

Unity Trust Bank-backed business development officially opens in East London A five-year, multi-million pound development to drive new business and job opportunities in Hackney has finally […]
Sterling Dental

Sterling Dental

Two dentists use £5.6m loan to purchase one of the largest dental practices in London A dental group with one of the biggest NHS contracts in […]
Community Energy Wales

Community Energy Wales

"Unity is our bank of choice because they offer banking services with an ethical foundation."

Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust

Loan of £1.2m supports 15 SMEs in Coventry and Warwickshire West Midlands-based Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) was able to provide funding for 15 businesses, create […]
First Enterprise

First Enterprise

SMEs in the East Midlands benefit from £4.5m funding from Unity Trust Bank A Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) which was set up to support ethnic […]
Jigsaw Childcare

Jigsaw Childcare

Nursery owner in Scotland secures more childcare opportunities following a £1.2m refinance package with Unity Trust Bank A mum-of-three who opened her first nursery 15 years […]
East Street Arts

East Street Arts

A unique art hostel finally opened its doors in 2022 following the pandemic, creating new jobs and boosting local tourism. East Street Arts, a contemporary arts […]
Tiptoes Child Therapy Services

Tiptoes Child Therapy Services

Tiptoes Child Therapy Services is a specialist service that helps children rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma and neglect. It was able to buy and renovate […]
New Gorbals

New Gorbals

Seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank helps improve social housing stock in Scotland An 18-month, multi-million pound demolition and new build programme at two high-rise tower […]
Shama Modesty

Shama Modesty

"We’re still learning and growing the business and our account with Unity is the first one we’ve had."

Ascot Care

Ascot Care

Family-run care provider acquires seventh residential home in Sunderland thanks to £720,000 loan Ascot Care Group bought and renovated Princess House residential care home in Seaburn […]
Broom Community Pharmacy

Broom Community Pharmacy

A young pharmacist from Glasgow has acquired her first community pharmacy at the age of 27 thanks to a loan from Unity Trust Bank. Clare Brogan, […]
Pharm-Assist

Pharm-Assist

An award-winning pharmacy group which delivers a comprehensive range of healthcare services in Yorkshire has expanded its portfolio thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank. […]

Family Futures

A pioneering adoption and fostering agency which uses arts and drama to help care-experienced traumatised youngsters has bought its first property thanks to a seven-figure loan […]
Nonsuch Abbeyfield

Nonsuch Abbeyfield

Multi-million pound retirement village opens its doors in Surrey thanks to funding from two ethical banks   A contemporary retirement village offering affordable accommodation for older […]
Radical Waste

Radical Waste

East Anglia waste management firm expands its sustainable practices thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank A former surveyor who was inspired to transform a […]
Revive IT

Revive IT

An entrepreneur who set up a successful recycling company when he was just 18 is expanding his business thanks to six-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank. […]
Exceptional Care Limited

Exceptional Care Limited

A businesswoman who has helped hundreds of vulnerable young people by providing quality accommodation, education and crisis support has opened a new residential care home thanks […]
The Dental Management Partners (TDMP)

The Dental Management Partners (TDMP)

Dental group acquires another practice in Hampshire following seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank An independent dental practice group in Hampshire which has a large NHS […]
East Street Arts

East Street Arts

Innovative new art hostel opens in Yorkshire thanks to six-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank. A unique arts hostel that will help boost local tourism and […]
Little Croft Care Home

Little Croft Care Home

The owner of one of Bristol’s top-rated care homes has added a second business to his portfolio following a seven-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank. […]
Ferrie Healthcare

Ferrie Healthcare

A Scottish couple have acquired their first pharmacy thanks to a seven-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank. Daniel and Daniela Ferrie, directors of Ferrie Healthcare, […]
Lenore Care Home

Lenore Care Home

The third-generation owners of a pioneering residential care home in Tyne and Wear have acquired a second property thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank. […]
Homelife Holdings

Homelife Holdings

Disused engineering plant turned into 18 supported living units in Greater Manchester thanks to Unity Trust Bank funding A dilapidated engineering plant in Greater Manchester has […]
Hackney Co-Operative Developments

Hackney Co-Operative Developments

Seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank helps to boost business opportunities in East London A £1.8m funding package from Unity Trust Bank will help breathe new […]
J Prosser & Son

J Prosser & Son

Six-figure loan from Unity Trust Bank secures future of fourth generation family business A 112-year-old family-run business in Worcester has secured its future for generations to […]
Steeton & Goxhill

Steeton & Goxhill

The owner of a pharmacy which provided Covid jabs to remote villagers in Yorkshire to save them travelling to large vaccination sites has acquired two new […]
Hazel Tree Montessori Nursery

Hazel Tree Montessori Nursery

A businesswoman has acquired her third pre-school nursery in Greater Manchester following a refinance package from Unity Trust Bank. Danielle Hignett has added Hazel Wood Montessori Nursery […]
Cornerstone Place

Cornerstone Place

Two entrepreneurs who joined forces to find a new way of addressing homelessness in the UK are turning a Victorian villa in Tameside into 13 self-contained […]
St Leonards

St Leonards

1.2m funding from Unity Trust Bank supports dental practices’ plans for growth Two dentists, who met at university and went on to partner in three dental […]
Teddy Towers

Teddy Towers

A mum-of-three from Lancashire has added a second pre-school nursery to her portfolio following financial backing from Unity Trust Bank. Victoria Adams established Teddy Towers in […]
Worcester Municipal Charities

Worcester Municipal Charities

New housing development for Worcester’s homeless set to welcome its first tenants following funding from Unity Trust Bank A Worcester charity that turned an empty listed […]
Briggate Dental

Briggate Dental

Six-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank enables Leeds dentist to buy second practice A popular dentist from Leeds has opened his second practice thanks to […]
Josh’s Place

Josh’s Place

Funding boost from Unity Trust Bank supports refurbishment of care home for children with social and emotional needs A residential care group which provides support and […]
Bangla Housing Association

Bangla Housing Association

A housing association which has provided vital support to east London’s Bangladeshi community during the Covid-19 pandemic is to add 13 new properties to its portfolio, […]
Cricklewood Dental Practice

Cricklewood Dental Practice

North London dental practice expands its training facilities thanks to funding from Unity Trust Bank A north London dental practice which provides state-of-the-art training for the […]
Little Learners

Little Learners

Growing demand for early years childcare results in investment by independent nursery operator   A nursery owner is using a refinance package from Unity Trust Bank […]
GSD Care Ltd

GSD Care Ltd

Family-run residential care group in Lincolnshire expands following seven-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank. Family-run GSD Care Ltd in Lincolnshire has added a third residential […]
Linthouse Housing Association

Linthouse Housing Association

Financial support from Unity Trust Bank is helping to transform the site of a former Glasgow primary school into a vibrant, new housing estate. The loan […]
Lakeland Housing Trust

Lakeland Housing Trust

A charity in the Lake District which provides affordable homes for local people who have been priced out of the property market is adding to its […]
Lilliput Montessori Day Nurseries

Lilliput Montessori Day Nurseries

Family-run nursery group in Leicestershire praises Unity Trust Bank support after it becomes an Employee Owned Company. A group of pre-school nurseries in Leicestershire which became […]
Early Years at Lightcliffe

Early Years at Lightcliffe

Calderdale pre-school purchases church centre following £280,000 funding from Unity Trust Bank. A not-for-profit pre-school in Calderdale has purchased the property it had been renting for […]
Benton House Limited

Benton House Limited

Tyneside business park to provide new affordable units for start-ups following funding from bank with a social conscience, Unity Trust Bank. A commercial property company which […]
Lohana Mahajan (UK) Trust

Lohana Mahajan (UK) Trust

Temple in Sudbury set to improve its facilities following seven-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank A community centre and temple in West London is set […]
The Shelley Care Home

The Shelley Care Home

Family-run business acquires ‘outstanding’ residential care home in West Sussex following £2.1m funding package from Unity Trust Bank A family-run business has added a third residential […]
Let’s Do Business Group

Let’s Do Business Group

Lifeline for SMEs in South East England following seven figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank A seven figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank is […]
Grace Tabernacle Church

Grace Tabernacle Church

Croydon church gets a home of its own following loan from Unity Trust Bank A South London Pentecostal church which was left homeless when its former […]
Southwark Playhouse

Southwark Playhouse

The stage is set for new 300-seater Southwark Playhouse Theatre in Southwark following a six-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank A state of the art […]

Blue Flames

The Coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges for many businesses and Unity Trust Bank has been committed to supporting its customers through these turbulent times. One such […]
Valley Kids

Valley Kids

New eco learning Residential Centre for disadvantaged families nears completion thanks to funding from ethical business bank Unity Trust Bank. Valleys Kids, a charity which provides […]
Winner

Winner

WOMEN’S CHARITY IS A WINNER WITH UNITY TRUST BANK SUPPORT Unity Trust Bank is proud to continue supporting the award-winning Hull charity: Women Improving Now Not […]
Teachers Housing Association

Teachers Housing Association

Teachers’ Housing Association secures £5m ethical funding package from Unity Trust Bank A social housing organisation which provides affordable homes for people working in the education […]
BEF (Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd)

BEF (Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd)

Support for businesses in York and North East during COVID-19 pandemic following £7.5m funding from ethical business bank, Unity Trust Bank A multi-million pound funding package […]
Cradan Ltd (Airth Pharmacy) & Eildon Pharmacy

Cradan Ltd (Airth Pharmacy) & Eildon Pharmacy

Former colleagues take over two Scottish village pharmacies following funding from socially responsible bank Unity Trust Bank Two village pharmacies in Scotland have new owners thanks […]

A G Bannerman Pharmacy

New director takes over Scottish pharmacy chain following a seven figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank A Scottish pharmacist has become one of the youngest […]
ART Business Loans (ART)

ART Business Loans (ART)

Support for SMEs in the West Midlands during coronavirus crisis following £900,000 funding from Unity Trust Bank – The commercial bank with a social conscience. A […]
Hull House Improvement Society

Hull House Improvement Society

Social housing funding from Unity supports new £1m Hull development A social housing provider is marking its 90th anniversary with its most ambitious development to date, […]
Windmill

Windmill

Unity Trust Bank provides £1.5m social housing funding for Lytham St Annes housing project A SOCIAL housing complex in Lancashire is to be refurbished following a […]
Grayshott District Housing Association

Grayshott District Housing Association

Housing association funding from Unity Trust and University student research help Hampshire village’s social housing portfolio University students have joined forces with a housing association to […]
Langley House Care Centre

Langley House Care Centre

DURHAM CARE CENTRE SET FOR THE FUTURE With strong sector and business experience, together with a real passion for the provision of high-quality healthcare, Elaine Reay […]
Manchester-based care provider unveils new residential home following a seven-figure loan from Unity Trust Bank

Manchester-based care provider unveils new residential home following a seven-figure loan from Unity Trust Bank

Following a seven-figure loan provided by Unity Trust Bank, the Knoll Care Partnership has recently opened the doors to its new purpose-built residential care home, Bowfell […]
ARHAG Housing Association

ARHAG Housing Association

A £6m loan from Unity Trust, the commercial bank with a social conscience has enabled ARHAG Housing Association to purchase 47 developed units in Barnet, London. The […]
Abbeyfield The Dales

Abbeyfield The Dales

Abbeyfield The Dales offers supported housing, residential care and independent living with extra care for older people in Yorkshire. A £4.7m loan from Unity Trust Bank […]
The Cornerstone Partnership

The Cornerstone Partnership

The Cornerstone Partnership based in Tamworth, supports local authorities, charities and housing groups looking to provide housing for the homeless. A £1.1m loan from Unity Trust Bank […]
Big Issue Invest Corporate Social Venturing

Big Issue Invest Corporate Social Venturing

We invested £50,000, alongside other corporates, in an initiative led by Big Issue Invest in partnership with the Nominet Trust – the Tech for Good challenge. […]

Heathfield Student Community Home

Heathfield (Norwich) Ltd trading as Heathfield Student Community Home Heathfield Student Community Home aims to enable students to build enriching and lasting friendships at the University […]

Digby Manor

Digby Manor Residential Care Home offers a personalised solution that meets the needs of every resident and provides them with more than just a roof over […]

Govan Workspace

Leading commercial landlord creates positive social impact through loan from Unity Trust Bank. Govan Workspace Ltd is a community-led social enterprise and charity operating in one […]

Sandwell Crossroads

Sandwell Crossroads offers support and delivers high quality services to carers and people with care needs, and are committed to treating carers and people with care […]
Whiteley Homes Trust

Whiteley Homes Trust

Established as a charity in 1917, through a bequest of William Whiteley, Whiteley Homes Trust provides accommodation and care for 500 pensioners of limited financial means […]

Clarendon Mews Care Limited

Clarendon Mews Care Limited is a family-run residential home located in the heart of Leicester with an “Outstanding” rating in caring. Specialising in dementia and challenging […]

St. Georges Lodge

St. Georges Lodge is a residential care home situated in Worthing, West Sussex. They are registered to care for 26 residents, providing a friendly and professional […]

Bushby Care Ltd

St. Georges Lodge is a residential care home situated in Worthing, West Sussex. They are registered to care for 26 residents, providing a friendly and professional […]
Friction Arts

Friction Arts

Friction Arts is an artist led organisation based in Birmingham. Friction is committed to making extraordinary art in awkward spaces, by listening to people and translating […]
Empower Housing Association Limited

Empower Housing Association Limited

Empower Housing Association is an independent, not for profit organisation, specialising in providing homes for people with disabilities. They understand the complexity of independent living with […]
Christ Church Central

Christ Church Central

Christ Church Central is located in Sheffield city centre. It aims to be a church for people who don’t go to church, which means they make […]
Cynon Taf Community Housing Group

Cynon Taf Community Housing Group

Cynon Taf Community Housing Group is a ‘not for profit’ organisation committed to providing housing and support for the people and communities where they work. By […]
D&L Care Homes Limited

D&L Care Homes Limited

D&L Care Homes Limited is a Middlesex based provider of residential care. They make a difference in communities by offering care for the elderly in a […]
The Five Lamps Organisation

The Five Lamps Organisation

Five Lamps’ mission is to remove the barriers that face troubled families. Their work transforms lives, raises aspirations and enables social, economic and financial inclusion. The […]
Riverside Estates

Riverside Estates

Riverside Estates is a Warrington based letting agent dedicated to making a positive impact on their local community. They provide people on low incomes with a […]

NAViGO CIC

NAViGO is a provider of mental health and associated services including ancillary services such as catering and cleaning which create employment and training for people with […]

Heritage Trust for the North West

A £1.5m refinance package helped Heritage Trust for the North West continue to protect and conserve many of the key cultural heritage sites in Greater Manchester, […]

Seren Ffestiniog

Cost saving is key to success for any charity, and with a Unity refinance package, Seren Ffestiniog was able to save £8,000 a year. Seren Ffestiniog […]

The Five Lamps Organisation

Access to low cost furniture and goods is vital for low income families. Factors such as a lack of credit history mean they are often forced to use costly […]

Reflections Wigan CIC

Dementia support centre Reflections Wigan CIC was forced to look for a new base following notice from its landlord. Reflections runs a day care centre for 23 service users, […]

Volunteer Centre Edinburgh

Volunteer Centre Edinburgh (VCE) inspires and enables over 30,000 people a year to volunteer, and supports organisations in providing volunteer experiences. Facing relocation from rented offices, VCE wanted a permanent ‘shop […]

The Beauchamp Lodge Settlement

An educational charity with a passion for providing imaginative learning activities which change lives, The Beauchamp Lodge Settlement has a Floating Classroom which hosts activities meeting […]

Cambridge & District CAB

Unity loaned £875,000 to help Cambridge & District CAB refinance a loan held elsewhere, allowing them to save £17,500 per year on loan repayments. The CAB […]

Caerphilly County Borough Citizens Advice Bureau

The biggest of its kind in Wales, Caerphilly CAB offers free and impartial advice to people in its local community on matters including housing, debt and […]

Community Campus ’87

Community Campus ’87 has three core aims, to address the areas of housing and support; training and personal development and construction services. A Unity loan of […]

Save with certainty

It’s good to know that your eligible savings with Unity Trust Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. You can read more about your savings protection here.

It’s simple, secure and stress-free to switch to us

If you’re ready to switch your Business Current Account to Unity Trust Bank, we’ll make sure it happens like clockwork. It’s guaranteed to take 7 working days, it’s free, and it’s all taken care of by the Current Account Switch Service.