City of London Corporation’s City Bridge Trust

“The City of London Corporation’s City Bridge Trust invested £100,000 in a bond from Allia. We think this is a ‘smart’ way of supporting the third sector in times of economic austerity. Now more than ever charities need unrestricted money which the Bond provides upfront. It’s great to see a traditional financial instrument used to benefit charities so creatively. It’s a win-win all round – at the end of the 5 years we get our capital back which will be recycled to help more organisations.”

Clare Thomas, Chief Grants Officer for the City of London Corporation’s City Bridge Trust