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Strengthening our Communities

We support stronger and more resilient communities in the UK by widening access to specialist finance and investing in partnerships and social impact initiatives that deliver economic and social value.

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Widening access to finance

Unlocking opportunity for customers through specialist finance that strengthens economic resilience across the UK

  • Supporting customers, who are often underserved by mainstream lenders, into homeownership including first-time buyers, later-life borrowers and those with complex incomes through our Retail Mortgage Brands.
  • Supporting the UK housing market by funding developers and landlords to increase the supply of quality homes and rental options.
  • Backing SMEs and specialist businesses with capital they need to innovate, invest, hire and grow.
  • Providing accessible savings products. 

In 2025 we donated over £250,000 to 56 individual charities, supported by match-funding and volunteering initiatives.

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Maximising measurable social impact beyond lending

Investing in communities through targeted partnerships and colleague-led initiatives

  • Partnering for lasting impact with the Saracens Foundation and Future First to advance social mobility and gender equality for young people.
  • Championing colleague-led impact through volunteering and match funding that broaden our community contribution. 
Saracens Empower

We have developed Empower Her, a leadership programme designed to inspire the next generation of female leaders through the power of sport. We also provide annual support to the Go Forward programme, which offers personalised mentoring and guidance to secondary school students who may be at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion. By keeping young people engaged and supported, these initiatives help build confidence, resilience and brighter futures.

Our partnership with education charity Future First is helping young people in state schools and colleges explore careers they may never have considered. By connecting them with relatable role models and real‑world insights, the programme broadens aspirations and empowers students to see what’s possible.

Our business

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Investors

We provide finance to a broad and diverse range of customer segments, each of which value the flexibility, speed and certainty we deliver. Our ambition is to grow our specialist proposition, while retaining our entrepreneurial culture and agility.

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Sustainability

Our sustainability strategy is designed to create value for our customers, colleagues, communities, suppliers and shareholders, while having a positive impact on society and the wider environment. 

Our sustainability strategy
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About Shawbrook

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customers who value the premium experience, flexibility and certainty we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

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