Alternative currency schemes, participatory economics and ethical banking options are all ways to improve the name of finance.
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Avoid the banks and avoid the hard-credit sell - save with the community. A credit union is where you save and borrow from each other. You must save to borrow, this stops you getting into trouble with debt. Very low rates and welcomes people with poor credit history....
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A microfinance organisation based in Bristol that loans small amounts of money to the developing world. From as little as £10, your microloan can help a borrower create a sustainable livelihood - allowing them to work their way out of poverty. By lending through Deki you create an ongoing connect...
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Very ethical bank. You can get personal and campaign accounts plus other normal bank stuff. The bank operates a very ethical policy so not easy to get a business account with them unless you are doing something positive....
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