Unity Trust Bank

Unity Trust Bank has posted strong half-year results as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Net lending increased to £1.032 billion, with 40% of loans allocated to organisations in areas of high deprivation, 57% specifically supporting disadvantaged or marginalised groups, and 59% going to org

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Penny Hogan as its new chief financial officer. Ms Hogan first joined Unity in 2021 as financial controller, and her promotion to chief financial officer reflects her strong contribution to the business over the past three years.

Unity Trust Bank, which supports organisations to deliver positive social impact, has been named by The Sunday Times in its annual Best Places to Work Awards. The list recognises and celebrates the UK’s best employers, based on feedback from employees and an independent assessment of six key a

Unity Trust Bank has promoted Scott Hutchinson to deputy regional director, alongside the appointment of two new relationship managers to its Scotland team. Mr Hutchinson first joined Unity in 2019 as relationship manager, primarily working with independent operators in the charity/third sector

Unity Trust Bank, which supports organisations delivering positive social impact across the UK, has reported record lending of over £1 billion in its 2023 annual results. This marks the first time the 40-year-old bank has exceeded this milestone, with nearly half (48.2%) of its financing in Sc

SMEs and organisations-focused Unity Trust Bank has appointed Colin Fyfe as its CEO. Mr Fyfe joins Unity with more than 40 years’ experience in the banking sector including 10 years as CEO at two building societies. With a deep understanding of commercial business and the wider regulatory bank

Supported by a £750,000 loan from Unity Trust Bank, Glasgow-trained pharmacist Raymond Kelly has transformed a derelict 19th-century building in Falkland into a state-of-the-art pharmacy. Mr Kelly's project not only revitalises the historic Liquorstane Building but also significantly expands h

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Dawn Morris to the new role of deposits relationship manager for the North & Scotland to help develop the bank’s growing customer portfolio. Bringing over three decades of banking experience to the role, Ms Morris will work with new and existing day-to-day ba

Unity Trust Bank has reported a record level of lending in its half-year results – exceeding £900 million for the first time in its history and growing 9% from last year.

Unity Trust Bank has announced its annual results for 2022, with nearly half (43%) of new lending being made to organisations based in areas of high deprivation. The financial strength of Unity was illustrated during 2022 with a further increase in lending, profitability and customers.

A young Glasgow pharmacist has acquired her first community pharmacy at the age of 27 with a loan from Unity Trust Bank. Clare Brogan, owner of Brogan BP, took over Frasers Pharmacy in Newton Mearns and has already created three new jobs and introduced a home delivery service.

Scott Hutchinson, a relationship manager at Unity Trust Bank, discusses the state of the healthcare sector and its challenges. The challenges facing the healthcare sector are rarely out of the news, but behind the headlines are many encouraging stories of practitioners and businesses investing in th

Unity Trust Bank has reported pre-tax profits of £5.2 million for the first six months of the year, up 65% on the same period in 2020. The bank has also reported an increase in total net lending of more than £68m in its half-year results.

Two dentists, who met at university and went on to partner in three dental practices in Scotland, are set to develop their business further following a seven-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank. Iain Maudsley and Brian McMillan became friends after studying dentistry at Glasgow University i

Unity Trust Bank has announced its annual results, including a record 26% rise in net lending and customer deposits (29%). Against a backdrop of historically low-interest rates and economic uncertainty, Unity has maintained its track record of safe and sustainable growth, delivering a strong set of