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.

News

Professional development for CDFIs

Date posted: Thursday 2 July 2009

The cdfa is hosting a series of courses to boost professional development for CDFI practitioners. They include:

Intermediate Loan Management, 3 September, Birmingham
Moving into Management, 14 September, Bristol
Delinquency Management, 6 October, Birmingham

For further information go to Forthcoming Events.

Follow us on Youtube

Date posted: Thursday 2 July 2009

The cdfa has created a new Youtube channel, www.youtube.com/thecdfa. Go there to see our videos and broadcast interviews. Recent highlights include a local radio interview by our Chief Executive, Bernie Morgan, on the importance of the so-called "hidden lenders" providing essential support to businesses, social enterprises and individuals.

The cdfa publishes new figures on the CDFI sector

Date posted: Monday 15 June 2009

The latest edition of Inside Out, the cdfa's annual report on the state of community development finance, is available to download now. Our latest report, based on our 2007/08 members' survey and anecdotal evidence gathered since, shows continued growth in the CDFI sector despite the pressures of the recession and a changing funding environment. The full report is available to download from the Inside Out section of the website.

Grants of up to £30,000 to help CDFIs build capacity

Date posted: Monday 15 June 2009

In partnership with Barclays, we are offering the opportunity for short-term grant support to well-managed CDFIs facing significant additional demand or pressures on resources due to unexpected circumstances arising from the current economic environment. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to enterprise-lending CDFIs that submit a strong application by 31 July. Further information is in our Resources section of the website.

The cdfa campaigns for more support for CDFIs

Date posted: Friday 22 May 2009

We have launched a campaign calling for the Government, banks and other stakeholders to boost their support for CDFIs, so they can serve disadvantaged communities more effectively during the recession and beyond. For more information and to download our campaign Action Plan, go to www.moneyforchange.org.uk.

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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