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
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 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
Great news!
Following last week's Budget, the Co-op Group has announced plans to “back Britain” by putting a targeted £1bn into the economy over the next 12 months.
Read more from Co-operative News ➡️ buff.ly/dr7jS8h
Following last week's Budget, the Co-op Group has announced plans to “back Britain” by putting a targeted £1bn into the economy over the next 12 months.
Read more from Co-operative News ➡️ buff.ly/dr7jS8h
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Great news!
Following last week's Budget, the Co-op Group has announced plans to “back Britain” by putting a targeted £1bn into the economy over the next 12 months.
Read more from Co-operative News ➡️ buff.ly/dr7jS8h
Following last week's Budget, the Co-op Group has announced plans to “back Britain” by putting a targeted £1bn into the economy over the next 12 months.
Read more from Co-operative News ➡️ buff.ly/dr7jS8h
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
December 1, 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
🍻 We were thrilled to help the residents of Winterbourne Bassett to buy their local pub, The Winterbourne back in 2018. This means they have ensured the future of the only meeting place in the village apart from the church.
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🍻 We were thrilled to help the residents of Winterbourne Bassett to buy their local pub, The Winterbourne back in 2018. This means they have ensured the future of the only meeting place in the village apart from the church.
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
"As a proud Glasgow resident, I was so happy that not one, but two, major events in the co-op sector’s calendar were held in the dear green place this month."
🤩 Co-operative development specialist, our Board member and Glasgow resident Jaye Martin has been busy lately!
🤩 Co-operative development specialist, our Board member and Glasgow resident Jaye Martin has been busy lately!
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"As a proud Glasgow resident, I was so happy that not one, but two, major events in the co-op sector’s calendar were held in the dear green place this month."
🤩 Co-operative development specialist, our Board member and Glasgow resident Jaye Martin has been busy lately!
🤩 Co-operative development specialist, our Board member and Glasgow resident Jaye Martin has been busy lately!
Calling all #EnergyCoops! ⚡
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Calling all #EnergyCoops! ⚡
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
It's fantastic to see that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her Budget statement to launch a consultation on how to support co-operative growth.
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector." Let's grab it!
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector." Let's grab it!
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It's fantastic to see that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her Budget statement to launch a consultation on how to support co-operative growth.
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector." Let's grab it!
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector." Let's grab it!
💷 Join Plunkett UK online tomorrow to learn all about introducing crowdfunding to your community business, and how to plan, create and run your crowdfunding project.
More info here ➡️ buff.ly/SVOew60
More info here ➡️ buff.ly/SVOew60
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
💷 Join Plunkett UK online tomorrow to learn all about introducing crowdfunding to your community business, and how to plan, create and run your crowdfunding project.
More info here ➡️ buff.ly/SVOew60
More info here ➡️ buff.ly/SVOew60
For 50 years we have supported hundreds of co-ops and Community Owned businesses 🙌
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For 50 years we have supported hundreds of co-ops and Community Owned businesses 🙌
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
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.
➡️ 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.
➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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.
➡️ 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.
➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
We're thrilled that our Trustee Jaye Martin is at the workers.coop Autumn Assembly today in Glasgow. The Autumn Assembly brings together worker co-ops from across the UK to build on liberating work, celebrate what they have achieved and identify future opportunities.
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We're thrilled that our Trustee Jaye Martin is at the workers.coop Autumn Assembly today in Glasgow. The Autumn Assembly brings together worker co-ops from across the UK to build on liberating work, celebrate what they have achieved and identify future opportunities.
💷 Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
💷 Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
"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.”
Read all about our support for #CommunityPub Three Horseshoes Helions Bumpstead back in 2019 here 👉 buff.ly/2W7dIpn
Read all about our support for #CommunityPub Three Horseshoes Helions Bumpstead back in 2019 here 👉 buff.ly/2W7dIpn
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"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.”
Read all about our support for #CommunityPub Three Horseshoes Helions Bumpstead back in 2019 here 👉 buff.ly/2W7dIpn
Read all about our support for #CommunityPub Three Horseshoes Helions Bumpstead back in 2019 here 👉 buff.ly/2W7dIpn
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