We are part of the Better Banking Coalition which calls for  fair and affordable banking for all.

The Big Society, at the heart of the new Government’s agenda, will only be possible if we can ensure a fully flourishing community sector. But community groups, individuals, and SMEs currently struggle to access the core funds they need.

The Better Banking campaign is run by a coalition of 8 third sector organisations, with support from over 300 supporting charities and 40 MPs. It was set up to encourage (and mandate) financial institutions to support those parts of the community who are not currently well served by existing banking products and services: usually lower income groups, third sector organisations, and small businesses. Continue reading →

We have joined with a large number of NGOs including TUC and Oxfam to call for an international taxon financial transactions. A small levy would produce huge sums which in the UK would be spent 50% on domestic priorities, such as reducing child poverty, and 50% on international development and climate change issues.

This coalition has sent a letter to the leaders of all major political parties (Letter to the MPs on Financial Transaction Tax). You can view their website at http://robinhoodtax.org.uk. Continue reading →