Every year Participants and other stakeholders are able to see the Dormant Assets Scheme first-hand, as beneficiary groups present inspirational speeches at RFL’s Annual Event.
The case studies below provide just a small sample of the social and environmental initiatives that benefit from the Scheme.
Fighting All Cancers Together
The Alternative Scheme allows banks and building societies with a balance sheet of less than £7bn to utilise dormant asset monies to support local or aligned charities.
Royal Society for Blind Children
The Royal Society for Blind Children received a £250,000 loan from the Resilience & Recovery Loan Fund established by Big Society Capital in response to the increasing need for funding due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Renew Wales
Renew Wales is supported through the Sustainable Steps Programme delivered through TNLCF Wales utilising money from dormant accounts.
Showcase the Street
Showcase the Street is a social enterprise who use dance, sport and technology to support communities especially those in areas of deprivation and rural isolation.
Citizens Theatre
The YOUNG Co. are based at the Citizens Theatre, an iconic venue and theatre company based in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.
SambaYaBamba
SambaYaBamba Youth Street Band is a carnival style, brass and drums project that was born in 2016, welcoming young folks aged 11-25 of different backgrounds from all over Glasgow and beyond.
Teens and Toddlers
Teens and Toddlers is a leading youth development charity that helps young people develop the essential life skills and self-confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Unforgettable.org
Unforgettable is a company set up to provide products, advice, and a supportive community to help all those affected by dementia.