Putting Communities First with Northern Community Bank
Northern Community Bank is reaffirming its commitment to the communities it serves by donating £20,000 to community centres across Lancashire and Cumbria.
The funding was approved by account holders at the Community Bank’s Annual General Meeting, with the £20,000 donation being shared equally between selected community centres that provide vital services for local people.
One of the community centres to benefit from the donation were Community Solutions in Accrington where Chief Operating Officer Chris Emmerson said
“We’re incredibly grateful to Northern Community Bank for choosing to support Community Solutions North West. As an independent charity, donations like this have a real impact, helping us continue to provide vital support to people across our communities.
This funding allows us to deliver wellbeing activities, peer support, volunteering opportunities, community groups and practical help for those who may be experiencing isolation, poor mental health or other life challenges.
Unrestricted funding is particularly valuable because it gives us the flexibility to respond to emerging needs and direct resources where they will make the greatest difference. Thanks to this generous support, we can continue creating opportunities for people to improve their wellbeing, build confidence, develop connections and feel part of a supportive community.”
Northern Community Bank, formerly Pennine Community Credit Union, is an account holder-owned organisation that provides simple savings accounts, affordable loans and financial education to help people build stronger financial futures.
Lee Banks, Northern Community Bank’s Development Officer said
“Many of our local Community Centres play a vital role in society, helping all areas of the community from young to old. With health and well-being classes, to cubs and brownies, employment support, warm hubs and in some cases accommodation, to name but a few and are often seen as a lifeline to many, assisting with social isolation and in some cases providing food provisions for the need.”
He continued
“Despite the incredible work they do, many community centres receive little or no regular funding and rely heavily on fundraising and donations to continue supporting local people. “
“As a not-for-profit, community bank, it is amazing that we can support our community centres and demonstrate our commitment to the people in the areas we serve”.
The Community Centre initiative comes on the back of last years on going focus to support local primary school children. Giving them a head start on financial education, in a fun and friendly way, via the educational red suitcase complete with age-appropriate book written by TV’s Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden, cuddly toy squirrel to encourage saving, and of course, some chocolate coins as a treat.
Northern Community Bank will continue to support both the Community Centre and Money Matters primary school projects throughout the year. If you would like any further information regarding Northern Community Bank visit northerncommunitybank.co.uk.
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