We believe in a financial system that serves people and planet
That gives everyone a fair chance, whatever their background or identity.
That protects nature, and supports a rapid and just transition to a thriving and sustainable economy.
That helps to reduce poverty and inequality, and no longer enables tax dodging and economic crime.
We know it’s possible. People created the system, and people can change it.
Latest From the Lab
New Report
Briefing Paper
Unlocking Access to Credit: Why the UK needs a Fair Banking Act
This briefing sets out how – as part of a national financial inclusion strategy- a Fair Banking Act could resolve the problem of access to…
September 12, 2024
Featured Publication
The Impact a Fair Banking Act could have for the UK
A Fair Banking Act could lead to a significant increase in the supply of affordable credit for individuals, SMEs and social enterprises. This research aims…
September 12, 2024
News
MPs urge the Chancellor to back a Fair Banking Act for growth in every postcode
By Kay Polley 29 MPs have written to John Healey to back a Fair Banking Act to spread growth and affordable credit across the UK….
September 8, 2026
From our CEO
Changing Finance: new this month – July
Climate risks rising Central bankers believe climate change creates major economic and financial risks – and threatens price stability. Climate litigation risks are a reality…
July 28, 2026
News
The Gap in Affordable Credit: Why Supply, Not Demand, Is the Problem
Access to affordable credit is not a niche issue. It affects people’s lives, choices and futures – and recently we saw exactly why urgent action…
July 15, 2026