The Co-Operative Bank

We are the original ethical bank. Established in 1872, we’re the only UK bank with an Ethical Policy that’s informed by our customers and their priorities. Which means, what matters most to our customers matters most to us. We put ethics first and choose not to bank businesses involved in fossil fuels, animal cruelty, oppressive regimes, or those who incite hatred. Instead, we choose to partner with organisations who stand up for what’s right. Those who make change happen on a range of issues, like the climate crisis and fairer housing for families facing the worst of the housing emergency. Unsurprisingly, our ethics run right to the core of our business; every day, we provide our people with a place of work that champions wellbeing, diversity, and fair pay. We’re also passionate about supporting charities and social enterprises. As well as providing free business banking to co-operatives and credit unions, our Customer Donation Fund has given back over £1.2 million to support community organisations.