Charities testimonials
Community Links is an innovative inner city charity running community-based projects in East London. Founded in 1977 they now help over 50,000 vulnerable children, young people and adults every year.
We feel comfortable with our banking partnership with The Co-operative Bank as their concern for the community produces an excellent fit with our work. Our partnership has developed over time and we have been particularly impressed that we have been able to build a relationship with a dedicated Manager who has been in post for a number of years providing continuity and understanding our needs. The unpredictable nature of grant income has from time-to-time affected our cash flow, but with the assistance of short-term finance from the Bank, we have been able to manage the peaks and troughs.
— Gordon Lane, Finance Director, Community Links
The purpose of the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is to end cruelty to children. They provide services for children across the country and campaign to make society a better place for them.
Our banking relationship evolved from an initial pilot over 10 years ago, and is now a full-centralised banking service that includes over 800 bank accounts for fundraising branches at both local and national levels. We appreciate the sympathetic service received by our voluntary Treasurers when raising local queries, together with the benefits from ‘grouping’ all the accounts to ensure income from surplus balances is maximised.
— Stuart Lawrinson, Banking Support Officer, NSPCC
Founded in 1997, Kids City is a charitable organisation providing recreational and educational activities for children outside of school hours in South London.
As we grew, it became clear that our previous bank was not entirely serious about supporting charities that required more than a simple service but we have been pleasantly surprised at the amount of assistance provided by The Co-operative Bank in helping us establish a number of different accounts. We feel confident that as we plan to expand further, the Bank will be providing us with appropriate advice and guidance as our banking needs continue to develop.
— Jackie Nunns, Kids City
To find out what we can offer your organisation, call our Charity Team now on 020 7977 2121 or email charities@co-operativebank.co.uk
