Who we are
A bank with purpose
We aim to be the bank of choice for all socially minded organisations in the UK. Through safe, sustainable growth, we support our customers to deliver social, economic, and environmental change in their communities while also meeting their commercial needs.
We provide sustainable banking services to businesses that share our values of acting with integrity. We only take deposits from, or provide finance to, organisations that align with our values and where we can measure meaningful impact.
How do we deliver impact?
A Purpose-Driven Approach
Our sustainable banking mission is to create a better society, not simply maximise profits.
Community-Focused Banking
Living by our principles of banking with integrity, Unity helps change the lives of people in local communities.
Measuring Social Impact
Every loan agreed that comes to us is aligned to one of more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and assessed for the social benefit it creates to ensure that our funding has demonstrable impact.
Supporting Growth and Well-being
We are committed to helping small and medium-sized UK businesses and social organisations to grow; this includes creating training and employment opportunities, enabling the provision of healthcare services, providing housing for vulnerable people and supporting organisations to decarbonise in response to climate change.
Expert Guidance and Support
We provide specialist sector knowledge and support that enables our customers to focus on their business and deliver social impact.
Values-Driven Banking
Our values ensure we act in a way that helps to create a better society; they enable us to be at our best for customers, stakeholders, communities and society.
Committed to Net Zero
We recognise the important role financial sector organisations play to support our customers to transition to Net Zero, manage and reduce our own emissions and adapt to the risks posed by climate change.
Pioneer in Ethical Banking
We were the first bank to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer and the first to achieve the Fair Tax Mark. More recently, we became the first UK bank to support the UK ‘Retrofit Credits’ scheme supporting housing associations to reduce the carbon footprint of their stock and improve insulation for tenants.
Learn more about our Impact
Explore the Unity Impact Hub to understand the difference our lending creates, and use our Impact Toolkit to measure and grow your own impact.
Recognition and Relationships
Our Awards and Accreditations
Our Ethical Partnerships
Our Story
For nearly 40 years, we’ve worked with an array of businesses to change the futures of tens of thousands of people.
Here are the key milestones in our journey to becoming the bank of choice for all socially-minded organisations:
1984
Unity Trust Bank was launched out of a vision by trade unions to serve the common good
1987
Acquired full status as a bank
2012
We committed to a 'double-bottom line' strategy to continue delivering positive social impact alongside sustainable financial returns
2013
Became the first Living Wage accredited bank in the UK
2014
First UK bank to achieve the Fair Tax Mark
2015
Became a fully independent bank and appointed first female CEO
2020
Adopted United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), signed up to Financing a Just Transition Alliance (FJTA)
2023
Awarded Business of the Year by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Careers
We’re more than just a financial institution. We’re a community focused bank committed to making a positive impact. Join our team and be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace where your career can truly thrive.
Together, we’ll empower individuals, strengthen communities and drive positive change. Find out more here.
High levels of customer satisfaction
We’re committed to providing high levels of customer service. You’ll always talk to a person when you call us.
All of our teams are based in the UK, including our friendly Call Centre.
Unity & Me
We deliver a wide variety of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to contribute to our mission. Our employee-led forum, Unity & Me, acts as a key driver of impact, with initiatives identified and delivered by the staff across the bank across the following five pillars:
- Unity Wellbeing |
- Unity Green |
- Unity Donations |
- Unity People |
- Unity Volunteering
As part of our Unity in the Community initiative, our employees are given up to five paid days per year to take part in volunteering and fundraising for charities and community organisations across the UK.
Not only does this benefit local communities and the people they support, it also provides valuable practical experience for our team, which enhances their understanding and knowledge of the social economy sector.
Our commitment to excellent service
Receiving customer feedback is important to help us continually improve the banking experience and ensure our customers are satisfied with the service we provide.
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.