The CDFA exists to create a thriving community finance industry, which brings social and financial benefits to neighbourhoods across the UK. Our members lend money to people, businesses and social enterprises who struggle to get finance from high street banks. Read more about CDFA


 
 
News
Jobs boosted by community finance

Ethical lending on the rise as bank lending falls

Jobs boosted by community finance
The seven million people currently using payday and doorstep lenders could save £2.1billion if they used ethical alternatives, according to new CDFA research released today.

Families could save £2.1billion with ethical lenders

The seven million people currently using payday and doorstep lenders could save £2.1billion if they used ethical alternatives, according to new CDFA research released today.

Big Society Capital plans to commit up to £100m in the next year

Time to get ruthless?

Wessex Resolutions to launch money advice service

What we’re doing
The CDFA provides networking, advocacy, funding and expertise for members. Find out more about the benefits of joining.

Supporting our members

The CDFA provides networking, advocacy, funding and expertise for members. Find out more about the benefits of joining.
The CDFA is working with its members, supporting 18-30 year olds to turn business ideas into successful businesses.

Start-Up loans for young people

The CDFA is working with its members, supporting 18-30 year olds to turn business ideas into successful businesses.
Resources
Our flagship publication throwing a spotlight on the activities and impacts of CDFIs

Inside Community Finance

Our flagship publication throwing a spotlight on the activities and impacts of CDFIs

A new vision for community finance

Unmet demand for finance amongst individuals and organisations that do not qualify for traditional bank funding has reached more than £6billion, according to this latest research.

Mind the Finance Gap – Evidencing demand for community finance

Unmet demand for finance amongst individuals and organisations that do not qualify for traditional bank funding has reached more than £6billion, according to this latest research.