The cdfa represents Community Development Finance Institutions

CDFIs are independent organisations which provide loans and support to businesses and individuals. They help people who have had trouble getting finance from the usual sources such as banks and building societies. They are helping to create opportunity and prosperity in disadvantaged communities. As the trade association for CDFIs, the cdfa's mission is to grow, support and strengthen the sector.

Follow our Chief Executive Bernie Morgan's blog at http://cdfablog.blogspot.com

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Free seminar for members

Loud and Clear: Getting your voice heard in the election

cdfa, London, 3 March 2010

Date posted: 5 February 2010

This year will see one of the most bitterly fought and perhaps closest general election campaigns in decades, with polling day likely to take place on 6 May. At this critical time for the CDFI sector, we have an opportunity to influence incoming MPs and possibly a new government. This free seminar, led by cdfa and leading public affairs expert Wendy Deller, will show you how to make your voice heard in the election. Book your place at our free lobbying seminar.

Full 2010 training programme now available

Date posted: 12 January 2010

See the full programme of cdfa training events and courses which we are running to help boost skills and build a thriving community development finance sector. These courses are fantastic value at just £75 per delegate for cdfa members.

New blog update

Date posted: 11 January 2010

The cdfa's Chief Executive Bernie Morgan has updated her blog with her thoughts on the key challenges for the cdfa and the CDFI sector for the year ahead: read Bernie's Blog at http://cdfablog.blogspot.com.

Survey of disabled people's financial experiences

Date posted: 11 January 2010

The disability charity Scope is conducting an online survey of the financial experiences of disabled people and their families. The information will be used to influence financial advice and services for the better. Our members are encouraged to share the survey with their networks.

Funding available for financial inclusion projects

Date posted: 4 January 2010

The Department for Work and Pensions' Financial Inclusion Champions team is inviting third sector organisations to tender for small-scale financial inclusion projects. Contracts of up to £25,000 are available, and monies may be used for a variety of purposes including marketing services to consumers, developing new products and improving capacity to deliver loans. Bidders have until 29 January 2010 to submit a proposal form. Further information is available on DWP's Now Let's Talk Money website.

Funding is also available from the EDF Energy Trust, which is offering small grants of up to £3000 to assist in the provision of ‘energy debt’ advice. Further details are available on the EDF Energy Trust website.

Pre-Budget Report measures must reach out to most disadvantaged communities, says cdfa

Date posted: 9 December 2009

The cdfa has welcomed the Government's commitment to explore ways of increasing banks' disclosure about their services in deprived communities, announced in the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) today. Other measures announced in the PBR must deliver the very best outcomes for disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Read cdfa's press release on the Pre-Budget Report.

The cdfa publishes new figures on CDFI lending

Date posted: 4 December 2009

The latest instalment of Inside Out, the cdfa's annual survey of CDFIs, is now available. This latest report, based on a 93% response rate from our members, gives a comprehensive overview of their performance as the recession took hold in Britain. It shows that CDFIs lent a record £113m last year, creating or saving around 10,000 jobs. For further information and to download the report see the Inside Out page.

Save the date: cdfa annual conference 23-25 June 2010

Date posted: 10 November 2009

Next year's cdfa annual conference will be a joint event with the European Microfinance Network, held from 23-25 June in London. Watch out for further details!

Making the case for community investment

Date posted: 9 November 2009

In the last week the cdfa has had letters published in the Guardian newspaper and Third Sector magazine calling for the Government to get credit flowing to businesses and individuals by stepping up its support of CDFIs.

cdfa meeting room for hire

Are you looking for a meeting room for hire in the city? Well look no further! We have an air-conditioned meeting room available for hire in Hatton Square Business Centre.

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