Top tips

INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW

Don’t let your constitution become a barrier to getting a loan. You may need to amend your constitution or legal structure but this review should be seen as part of the development process
Investigate different providers as there are increasing numbers of providers in the market such as Charity Bank, Futurebuilders and other Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs)
Invest time and energy in your forward planning especially forward financial planning. There is help available if you need to develop skills in this area.

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