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
Whilst running a charity is never straightforward, the provision of banking facilities is an important long-term decision that needs to be made. Typically, these are four banking challenges regularly faced by charities: 1) Account setup and... Continue Reading
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 new markets, launching new products and of course for startups,... Continue Reading
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 than interest rates and financial performance. There are other issues... Continue Reading
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 business world, the term relates to a company’s profit and... Continue Reading
