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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.

Intention to raise additional capital to accelerate growth

Unity Trust Bank announces its intention to seek up to £20 million of additional growth capital.

Bank created by trade unions buries time capsule at Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum to celebrate 30 years of existence

Drawing to a close its 30th birthday celebrations, Unity Trust Bank, which was set up by trade unions in 1984

£1.5m loan refinance means solid future for Heritage Trust for the North West

Unity has helped protect and conserve many of the key cultural heritage sites in the North West with a £1.5m refinance package.

Should charities look to borrow ethically?

From sole traders through to global companies, utilising a line of credit provided by a bank is an accepted and rarely controversial means of expanding into […]

Margaret Willis is appointed as the new CEO of Unity Trust Bank

Unity Trust Bank is delighted to announce the appointment Margaret Willis as the new CEO. Margaret brings over 37 years of financial services experience.

4 things to look for in your new bank

Choosing a new bank for an organisation that works for the social or environmental good and has a commitment to the double bottom line goes deeper […]

Let’s talk about the double bottom line

The ‘bottom line’ is the essential element of any endeavour or theory: it is the crucial condition by which success or validity is evaluated. In the […]

Should my organisation open an ethical bank account?

Most people won’t give much consideration to how their bank uses their deposits, unless it’s a venture that puts their own money at risk. Or they […]

Collaborative loan finance helps secure new volunteering hub in Edinburgh

Volunteer Centre Edinburgh able to purchase Leith Walk property thanks to 100% loan finance scheme by Unity Trust Bank and Big Issue Invest Scotland

Unity Trust Bank appoints new chair

Unity Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Alan Hughes as its first independent chair following its annual AGM on 22 May 2015.

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.