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 IMPACT SUMMARY













 We have made significant strides in our commitment to have a positive
 impact on society and the environment, as highlighted in this Impact Report.
 Our journey towards sustainability and ethical practices was marked by
 achieving B Corp certification in April 2023, a testament to our dedication to
 social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.



 Customer Impact  Colleague Impact  Community Impact  Environmental Impact  Governance Impacts

 We have focused on delivering   We have fostered a supportive   We have actively contributed   Despite our naturally minimal   We have strengthened our
 exceptional customer service,   and fulfilling work environment,   to local causes, with donations   direct impact, we have taken steps   governance structure, integrating
 especially during challenging   as indicated by a high colleague   and support for charities and   to reduce our environmental   ESG considerations into
 economic times, by introducing   satisfaction score and low turnover.   community projects. Our   footprint, achieving Green Level   decision-making. Achievements
 products like fixed-rate lending in   Efforts to promote diversity and   engagement with local and   certification from Investors in the   like B Corp certification and
 response to customer demand.   inclusion have been significant,   smaller charities, alongside   Environment. We have continued   partnerships with organisations
 Our commitment to SMEs is   with notable representation across   initiatives like the East Midlands   to achieve carbon neutrality   like the Lending Standards
 evident through our continuous   various demographics. Investment   Chamber Environmental   through investing in projects like   Board and the Specialist Vehicle   Further detail
 service and support, reflected in   in training and development,   Impact Award sponsorship,   the Zambia Western Province Safe   Trade Association reflect our
 improved Savings Net Promoter   alongside initiatives like mental   demonstrates our commitment   Water Project and are working to   commitment to sustainable and   on each and our
 Scores and a decrease in   health support and flexible working   to making a positive difference   develop a Net Zero plan.  responsible lending.  ambitions for
 complaints per 1000 customers.  arrangements, underscores our   in the community.        2024 are set out
 commitment to our colleagues.
                                                                                          within this report.

 CUSTOMER  COLLEAGUE  COMMUNITY  ENVIRONMENT      GOVERNANCE

 Proportion of   Colleague  Given 2 days to   Investors In the
 lending to SMEs  Satisfaction  each colleague   Environment   B Corp
 97 %*  76 %  for volunteering  Green Level       certification


 £37,676         92.84                            £20m
 Value (in GBP) of   Women in Senior
 lending to SMEs  Management  donated to   tonnes of emissions   investment from BBB
 charities in 2023  in 2023
 £318m *  40 %                                    Interim registration

                 0.80                             with LSB

 An award winning   2,350  tonnes of CO e per £m
 year, including               2
 Community   Training Hours  Offset
 Lender of the Year
 (NACFB) and Best   140
 Business Fixed   tonnes of CO
                               2
 Account Provider   (540 over last 5 years)
 (Moneyfacts)
 * To FYE 31 Dec 2023 (based on total lending of £328m)
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