Our Ethical Partnerships
Working together for meaningful impact
As a bank with a social conscience, we believe in delivering impact, not simply maximising profits. We are proud to work with like‑minded organisations that share our vision of helping to create a better society by working together to serve the common good.
We actively engage with industry bodies and professional networks to help shape responsible banking practices and strengthen sector standards. Our memberships reflect our commitment to collaboration, transparency and meaningful engagement across the financial services landscape.
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We also work alongside community and social impact organisations to support economic inclusion, enterprise and environmental sustainability. These partnerships allow us to extend our impact beyond banking, contributing positively to the people and places we serve.
Our Partners
Global Alliance for Banking on Values
This global network of sustainable banks shares a vision of using banking to make positive change happen.
Responsible Finance
That’s why we partner with Responsible Finance to support organisations making a real difference in their communities.
The King's Trust
Our support is designed to help more young people to find jobs and get the training needed to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
It keeps us closely connected to the people and organisations driving growth across the region.
Leading the way in Climate Finance
HACT Retrofit Credits
Local Climate Bonds
Why these partnerships matter
Our partnerships and memberships matter because they allow us to extend our impact far beyond our own operations. By working with organisations that share our values, we can help shape a more responsible financial system and support stronger, fairer and more sustainable communities. These partnerships:
- Connect us with networks that champion responsible banking and higher industry standards.
- Help us widen access to fair, affordable finance for businesses and communities.
- Enable us to collaborate with organisations driving social, economic and environmental change.
- Strengthen our understanding of the challenges faced by the people and places we serve.
- Amplify our ability to deliver positive impact by working alongside others committed to the common good.
By working alongside others who share our values, we can achieve far greater impact than we ever could alone.
Read our latest Partnership updates
Unity Trust Bank named Greater Birmingham Business of the Year 2023
The importance of responsible finance
How we utilise our ethical memberships to create positive impact
It’s time to make Birmingham a Living Wage city
How values-based banks are creating positive impact across the globe
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.
Join a bank that creates change by working with others
Our partnerships demonstrate the purpose, integrity and community impact at the heart of everything we do. If you want your money to work for good and help drive real change, we’re here to help.