The Big Issue’s Covid-19 appeal reaches six figures with the help of Unity Trust Bank support The Big Issue Group and The Big Issue Foundation have confirmed that an urgent appeal, launched in response to the... Continue Reading
James Whitaker, Unity Trust Bank’s Regional Director for the Midlands, reflects on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on borrowing, and considerations for businesses as they plan their economic activity for growth after lockdown. At Unity... Continue Reading
On Thursday 5th September it is International Day of Charity, and as an organisation driven by social responsibility, Unity Trust Bank is eager to get involved! We all have a charity close to our hearts for one... Continue Reading
Unity Trust Bank will sign the Time to Change Employer Pledge on 5th September 2019 to show commitment to our employees. The Time to Change Employer Pledge is funded by department of health and aims to... Continue Reading
2018 marks 100 years since Parliament passed the 1918 Representation of the People Act which allowed some women, and all men, to vote for the first time, and although we have come a long way since... Continue Reading
Unity Trust Bank vote Edward’s Trust as Charity of the Year Every year at Unity Trust Bank, we choose a charity to support through volunteering, fundraising and awareness raising throughout the year. This year, Unity... Continue Reading
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 ABG as they see fit to achieve a goal. ABI... Continue Reading
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 careers and balancing family life.
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 of accounting profit. However, the one thing all organisations have... Continue Reading
The term ‘social enterprise’ is used frequently in conversations about ethical business practices but it’s surprising to hear that in the UK the term doesn’t refer to any specific business model, and is rather a catch... Continue Reading