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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 Trust Bank celebrates 1st anniversary as an independent bank

Since its’ foundations by the main UK trade unions over 30 years ago, Unity has continued to deliver a fresh, ethical approach to banking for small to medium sized businesses and organisations that create economic, community, social or environmental benefit in the UK.

Unity Bake Off raises £2,000 for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

  Unity Trust Bank’s employees raised a whopping £2,000 for MacMillan last week following a series of fun packed initiatives held at its offices in Birmingham. […]

Unity Trust Bank unveils Impact Report 2015

Through these loans, 3,773 jobs were created and protected, 502 bed spaces were created through the build, purchase or renovation of housing and 13 community facilities were purchased or preserved.

Unity Trust Bank joins Banking Standards Board

The Banking Standards Board is funded by the industry to hold the industry itself to account by providing independent challenge and support to member banks and building societies as they seek, individually and collectively, to raise standards of behaviour and competence.

10 Acronyms Every Charity Founder Can’t Live Without

ABG Area Based Grant A grant allocated directly to local authorities as additional revenue to geographical areas. The local authority is given discretion to use the […]

International Women’s Day 2016

Tuesday 8th March 2016 marked International Women’s Day – to celebrate the occasion and to share experiences, some of the inspirational women at Unity told us about their […]

Borrowing and Effective Leadership – A Vital Partnership

Charities and other third sector organisations are often defined by their intended positive contribution to society in contrast to businesses who often report success in terms […]

Unity Trust Bank completes transition of clearing services to NatWest

Challenger bank Unity Trust Bank has completed the large-scale transfer of its clearing services to NatWest following a competitive tender process.

Independence from The Co-operative Bank, Successful Capital Raising, New Constitution

Unity Trust Bank (“Unity” or “the Bank”), which brings a fresh approach to banking and an ethical alternative, today announces a number of key developments.

Unity Trust Bank calls for continued investment to bring empty homes back into use

Unity Trust Bank is calling for continued investment in bringing empty homes back into use as part of Empty Homes Week.

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.