People on a charity run

Working with charities and communities

Our dedicated team combines sector expertise with financial solutions to help larger organisations thrive. We believe in relationships built on shared values, supporting charities to drive positive change in communities across the UK. For smaller charities and not-for-profits, visit our dedicated charities page.

First-class digital banking and payments propositions

Sector-focussed strategies to maximise your impact

Dedicated to environmental sustainability & a net zero economy

Committed to supporting charities and communities

Why Lloyds?

 

Specialist client services model, combined with sector expertise

Our experienced team specialises in supporting the unique needs of charities and communities whilst drawing on our deep understanding of the UK's banking needs. We focus on:

  • building long term relationships
  • providing exceptional customer service
  • delivering unique and tailored financial solutions across the full banking spectrum
  • drawing on expertise across Lloyds Banking Group, including: Scottish Widows, Tusker and Lloyds Wealth.

Specialist client services model, combined with sector expertise

Our experienced team specialises in supporting the unique needs of charities and communities whilst drawing on our deep understanding of the UK's banking needs. We focus on:

  • building long term relationships
  • providing exceptional customer service
  • delivering unique and tailored financial solutions across the full banking spectrum
  • drawing on expertise across Lloyds Banking Group, including: Scottish Widows, Tusker and Lloyds Wealth.
 

Investing in technology to future-proof charity banking

Our API-driven solutions streamline treasury and payments to help charities operate efficiently and reduce manual processes. Features include:

  • PayTo for instant Faster Payments
  • PayMe for secure one-off transactions
  • Pay By Bank for a streamlined, efficient donation journey
  • Confirmation of Payee for fraud prevention.

View our embedded payment solutions

Investing in technology to future-proof charity banking

Our API-driven solutions streamline treasury and payments to help charities operate efficiently and reduce manual processes. Features include:

  • PayTo for instant Faster Payments
  • PayMe for secure one-off transactions
  • Pay By Bank for a streamlined, efficient donation journey
  • Confirmation of Payee for fraud prevention.

View our embedded payment solutions

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Supporting local charities and communities

As part of Lloyds Banking Group, we’re committed to creating positive change.

£1bn

committed to our Regional Impact Fund

£33.3m

donated to our charitable foundations in 2026

6m

trees planted in partnership with the Woodland Trust

£4m+

raised by colleagues and customers for Crisis

Who we work with

Macmillan Cancer Support logo
Royal British Legion logo
BFI logo
Lottery Community Fund logo
RSPB logo
The Church of England logo
Sue Ryder logo
The Church of England logo
Macmillan Cancer Support logo
Sue Ryder logo
Lottery Community Fund logo
BFI logo
RSPB logo
Royal British Legion logo

Financial solutions tailored to you

Comprehensive financial solutions designed to help charities manage funds, grow sustainably, and operate with confidence.

Full strategic solutions

Managing cash, liquidity and reserves

Optimising interest on surplus cash, maintaining liquidity, and ensuring funds are accessible when needed.

Smarter spend and cost control

Simplifying how you manage day‑to‑day spend through corporate cards and automated expense management.

Trade and working capital

Providing secure and efficient support for bonds, guarantees and letters of credit.

Secure payments and income collection

Flexible, secure ways for charities to accept payments and donations - in person, online or by phone.

Everything in one place

Improve operational efficiency with our cash management and payments platform.

  • Omni-channel convenience
  • Fully ISO 20022 compliant
  • Multi-bank reporting in a single treasury dashboard
  • Fully customisable to meet your organisations’ needs.
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Stay one step ahead with data-driven decisions

As the UK's largest digital bank, tap into our incredible scale and depth of data.

Market Intelligence

Driving sustainable growth

We’re dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and delivering a fair transition to a net zero economy.

 

Sustainable Finance & Transition

Underpin solutions with bespoke risk management

Manage cross-border payments and mitigate currency risks with expert hedging solutions.

FX and risk management

See how we can help your mission

Whether you’re a large charity, a not-for-profit organisation, or a social enterprise, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

 
Kate Manku

Kate Manku

Managing Director, Head of Higher Education & Charities

With 19 years’ experience within financial services, Kate has held a variety of positions across relationship banking, debt finance and restructuring, as well as leadership.

Kate holds degrees in Banking and Finance, German and Business Studies, and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

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Sarah Tickner

Sarah Tickner

Relationship Director, Charities & Not-for-Profit 

Sarah brings 32 years of banking experience across Retail and Commercial Banking, with over a decade dedicated to supporting charity and not-for-profit organisations. She is known for building trusted, long term partnerships with clients and for her deep understanding of the unique operational and strategic needs of the sector. 

Sarah plays a key role in helping UK charities navigate complexity, improve operational efficiency, and access the financial tools they need to deliver meaningful impact. 

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