Vision and strategy
Our vision
Our vision is for a financial system which is democratic, just, sustainable and resilient, serving the needs of people and the planet.
- Democratic. Transparent and accountable, where everyone can participate in shaping the policies and rules which govern it.
- Sustainable. Protecting nature and the climate, and supporting a just transition to a cleaner, fairer economy.
- Just. Promoting diversity, equity and justice, and protecting human rights.
- Resilient. Providing security and stability for all, and for the real economy.
To build towards this vision, our work focuses on two main areas:
- Economic Justice: Tackling root causes of poverty and inequality in the UK and globally.
- Environmental Justice: Rapidly phasing out finance for fossil fuels and the destruction of nature, and increasing green investment to support a just transition to a more sustainable economy.
Our Strategy
To change the system, we need to change the rules which shape and govern it. We need to shift the attitudes, beliefs and power dynamics which underpin it.
None of us can do this alone. We help to build and lead diverse networks of allies from civil society, the financial sector, academia and more to understand and highlight problems with the current system, to come up with solutions, and to influence people with the power to change it.
We produce research and analysis to understand the financial system and its impacts, and to identify windows of opportunity for significant change
We develop, lead and support campaigns to change the policies and rules which shape and steer the financial system, while challenging power dynamics and dominant beliefs which underpin it.
Read a summary of our 2030 strategy here, or find out more about our current work.