Events
Triodos Bank takes part in events in many ways, whether sending you literature to display at your events, taking a stand at an exhibition, or giving presentations.
Word of mouth is the most powerful way for people to learn about the work and values of the Bank. With this in mind, we try to participate in as wide a range of events as possible, creating the opportunity for people to hear about our work first hand.
1-2 July 2010 | Social Firms UK
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
This conference is about working together; using the power of business and enterprise to change lives. It is suitable for social enterprises, for people working in a social firm or interested in partnering with or starting one, and also for service providers – people and organisations seeking to make a difference to those furthest away from the labour market.
We are co-sponsoring the conference. For more information visit their website.
16 September 2010 | The Funding Network South West
The Mansion House, Bristol
Triodos Bank is delighted to be sponsoring another Funding Network event.
The Funding Network (TFN) is a really inspirational organisation – their events provide a direct link between philanthropists and interesting charitable projects in an enjoyable atmosphere of giving. Each event includes project presentations, questions and an informal pledging session. Although TFN is a members organisation, anyone can attend a funding event and there is no obligation to fund the projects that are pitching. Even if you decide not to give, you are bound to learn a great deal about what is happening on the frontline of a number of issues.
If you are interested in coming, or would like more information, please contact The Funding Network directly. Contact Maria Dunn on 0117 989 7700 or e-mail tfn@quartetcf.org.uk
15 November 2010 | South West Tourism Awards
The awards celebrate "the best in the South West" and aim to provide and reward the leading businesses and individuals in the tourism industry. The winners will be announced at a special event on the 15 November.
We are sponsoring the sustainable tourism category. For more information visit their website.
Money Talks
Do you need an expert to talk about ethical finance at your event?
While mainstream banking struggles to come to terms with an unprecedented financial crisis, many ethical banks have flourished. Triodos is one of them. We’re Europe’s leading sustainable bank and have several engaging speakers available to discuss this, as well as a range of issues such as sustainability and finance, solutions for a sustainable world, social investment, mission-connected investment (or how charities can use their assets more effectively), and investing equity in social businesses. They can also discuss our current activity in the UK and Ireland, our future plans and the range of ethical issues we are engaged in.
Customer Visits
At Triodos, we offer our savers a direct connection between their money and the people and organisations providing answers to the biggest environmental and social questions we face.
Unlike most banks, we think it’s only fair that our savers know where their money goes. Since November 2009 we have offered the opportunity to visit some of the organisations we have lent money to, with visits to Age Exchange, The Organic Research Centre and Visionary Soap Company recently taking place.
During Organic Fortnight (3 – 17 September) we will be running a half-day visit to Church Farm Ardeley (7 September) in Hertfordshire. Church Farm is a mixed, high welfare, ecological and low carbon food and farming enterprise, a place for wildlife, beauty, diversity, community and people.