Community Development Finance Association
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The Community Development Finance Association (CDFA) is the trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) in the UK. CDFIs provide credit and financial services to markets that are underserved by the high street banking sector. In the UK, CDFIs serve three main markets: micro, small and medium businesses; social enterprises; and individuals who are financially excluded.
Aims
A non-profit organisation, the cdfa's stated mission is to support the development of a thriving and sustainable community development finance sector that provides finance for disadvantaged and underserved communities and, as a consequence, contribute to the increasing prosperity of these communities.
Activities
The cdfa supports CDFIs through:
- Its engagement with government on behalf of CDFIs and the communities they serve.
- Development and training programmes for both organisations and individuals.
- Its 'Change Matters' performance framework and Code of Practice.
- A programme of events and networking opportunities.
- Offering its members advice, information and consultancy when they need it.
References
External links
Categories:
- Financial services in the United Kingdom
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