Co-op Loan Fund

Co-op Loan Fund Co-op Loan Fund aims to strengthen the size & scope of the co-op sector through ethical loan finance It also reinvests its surpluses to continue its support.

It exclusively lends to co-ops, and is entirely funded and run by co-ops, so unlike many conventional lenders it truly understands and actively supports democratically owned and controlled enterprises. Loan applications are welcome from new and existing co-operatives that need between £5,000 - £75,000 of loan finance to:

• Set up as a new co-operative
• Expand their size and scope
• Assist an emp

loyee buyout or company succession
• Purchase a property or business
• Purchase capital equipment or create working capital

📢 Calling all Are you:✅ Setting up a new enterprise? ✅ Moving premises?✅ Buying new equipment? ✅ Expanding membership?...
27/08/2026

📢 Calling all
Are you:
✅ Setting up a new enterprise?
✅ Moving premises?
✅ Buying new equipment?
✅ Expanding membership?

We welcome loan applications from new and existing based in the UK ➡️
https://loanfund.coop/

Co-op Loan Fund supports industrial co-ops and worker buyouts with ethical, accessible loan finance. Industrial co-ops a...
26/08/2026

Co-op Loan Fund supports industrial co-ops and worker buyouts with ethical, accessible loan finance. Industrial co-ops and worker buyouts don’t just save enterprises from closure but also help to preserve invaluable skills, knowledge and training that contribute to the UK economy and labour market.

Find out more:
https://loanfund.coop/case-study-primepac/

Eco co-ops have long been at forefront of putting environmental principles and values into action to tackle climate brea...
25/08/2026

Eco co-ops have long been at forefront of putting environmental principles and values into action to tackle climate breakdown.

We have worked with many dedicated Eco co-operatives who put the environment, climate change and their own ecological impact at the heart of everything they do.

Find out more about our ethical, accessible loans to eco co-ops:
https://loanfund.coop/category/environment/

We recognise tech and platform co-ops as a sector that requires significant focus and investment. They are uniquely plac...
21/08/2026

We recognise tech and platform co-ops as a sector that requires significant focus and investment. They are uniquely placed to provide digital and technology enabled solutions which can address the challenges of the modern world while promoting co-operative values and principles.

Read more about our support to the tech and platform co-op sector:
https://loanfund.coop/category/platform-co-ops-equal-tech/

At a time when it has become harder for co-ops to either get a mortgage or refinance, Co-op Loan Fund are continuing to ...
19/08/2026

At a time when it has become harder for co-ops to either get a mortgage or refinance, Co-op Loan Fund are continuing to support housing co-ops across the UK with ethical, accessible loan finance.

Find out about our loans to the co-op housing sector:
https://loanfund.coop/category/co-op-housing/

Co-op Loan Fund were delighted provide additional loan finance to supplement funds from grants and crowdfunding to enabl...
18/08/2026

Co-op Loan Fund were delighted provide additional loan finance to supplement funds from grants and crowdfunding to enable to repair work at community music venue The Globe, owned and run by Jazz Co-op members in Newcastle.

Read our case study to find out more and how we support creative, music, arts and culture sector co-ops.
https://loanfund.coop/case-study-pink-lane-jazz/

Co-op Loan Fund provides an altogether different route to ethical loan finance for worker co-ops across the UK with unse...
14/08/2026

Co-op Loan Fund provides an altogether different route to ethical loan finance for worker co-ops across the UK with unsecured loans and no personal guarantees up to £85,000 with ongoing advice and support and no set lending terms.

Our loan to worker co-op Stir to Action helped with working capital as the organisation grew and added to their vast catalogue of successful projects, social consultancy contracts and development programmes.

Read more:
https://loanfund.coop/case-study-stir-to-action/

The Ridge Foundations CIC is a construction company and social enterprise in Dunbar that provide high quality training i...
12/08/2026

The Ridge Foundations CIC is a construction company and social enterprise in Dunbar that provide high quality training in traditional skills and supported employment for those who would otherwise struggle to access or sustain either, particularly in areas of geographical isolation in the East Lothian region.

Find out how a loan from Co-op Loan Fund helped with the purchase a van replacing their existing vehicle sustaining transportation and access for the organisation and trainees.
https://loanfund.coop/case-study-the-ridge-foundations/

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Head Office: 1-3 Gloucester Road
Bristol
BS78AA

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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