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Unity Trust Bank’s shareholders and employees have built a robust organisation, making us one of the leading socially motivated business banks in the UK today.
With a commitment to safe, sustainable growth and a lending policy that is aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we ensure our financing is a force for good.
Read about our latest news, developments and success stories here.
Unity supports Mental Health Awareness Week
Unity Trust Bank supported this week’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 12-18, with a programme of events focussed on improving people’s wellbeing. Championed by the Mental […]
Unity becomes first UK bank to invest in Local Climate Bonds
Unity Trust Bank has become the first UK bank to invest in Local Climate Bonds, committing an initial £15 million alongside Esmee Fairbairn Foundation’s commitment of […]
The business case for values-based banking
This article first appeared in Commercial Broker. Martin Tighe, Regional Director at Unity Trust Bank, explores how choosing a bank that measures both financial and social […]
More than half of Unity’s lending goes to areas of high deprivation
Unity Trust Bank, which supports organisations that create positive social impact across the UK, has reported that more than half of its lending went to customers […]
Unity colleagues celebrate IWD 2025
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, colleagues and guest speakers took part in a special event at Unity’s head office in Brindleyplace, Birmingham. Organised by the […]
Lord John Eatwell appointed to the board of Unity Trust Bank
Unity Trust Bank has appointed leading British economist Lord John Eatwell to its board as an independent non-executive director. Lord Eatwell has had a distinguished career […]
Hear from our CEO on ‘The Purposeful Strategist’ podcast
Unity’s CEO, Colin Fyfe, recently sat down with Belden Menkus for an episode of The Purposeful Strategist podcast. Here, Colin shares some of the highlights from […]
Recipients of inaugural Unity Impact Grants revealed
Unity Trust Bank has announced the recipients of its inaugural Impact Grant programme, which was created as part of its 40th birthday pledge to make £40,000 […]
Unity shortlisted for prestigious GBCC Award
Unity Trust Bank has been shortlisted for ‘Excellence in Contribution to the Community’ at the prestigious Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards 2025. Established in 1813, […]
Unity CEO joins Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Council
CEO at Unity Trust Bank, Colin Fyfe, has been elected to join the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) Council. He joins a distinguished group of […]
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.