Colour of Money
The Colour of Money is Triodos Bank's customer magazine. Inside you'll find news and views from Triodos, as well as the stories behind some of our customers, and in-depth analysis of developments in the sustainable arena. Subscribe for free , download the latest issue or read a selection of articles from the Colour of Money below.
Social impact bonds
21-05-2013 | Blending social investment, public funding and social enterprise, social impact bonds are a groundbreaking way of raising private funds to finance essential public services Read more
Best laid plans
29-04-2013 | Anne Thorne Architects has developed a blueprint for buildings which truly enhance the quality of people's lives. Read more
Socially conscious investment
25-04-2013 | As Triodos launches its SRI funds in the UK, we examine what sets apart our funds from the competition. Read more
Public House
20-03-2013 | When the Green Man pub in Toppesfield, Essex, came under threat, villagers pulled together to save its future with a community buy-out. Read more
Bank transfer
13-03-2013 | Move Your Money chief executive, Laura Willoughby MBE, explains how you can join the movement. Read more
For peat's sake
27-02-2013 | The RSPB are working to restore and protect the UK's precious peatland Read more
The Moo Man
26-02-2013 | A Sussex dairy farmer and his cattle are set to become the unlikely stars of the big screen. Read more
Christmas gift
05-12-2012 | Triodos Bank's Christmas donation to One25 has supported some of the most vulnerable women in Bristol Read more
Voyage of discovery
04-12-2012 | Tall Ships Youth Trust's voyages leave a legacy of personal development to last a lifetime Read more
Like the wind
04-12-2012 | We interview Ecotricity founder Dale Vince about Nemesis - his record breaking electric car Read more
Strong, straightforward & sustainable
04-12-2012 | Report shows that sustainable banks are resilient, support the real economy and provide stable returns Read more
Cornerstone for better banking
27-11-2012 | Bristol art-community steps up for a better banking system Read more
Life by chocolate
27-11-2012 | The Chocolate Tree creates delicious handcrafted organic chocolates from bean to bar Read more
Broadening Horizons
23-10-2012 | Triodos New Horizons. A social impact bond helping youth back on track. Read more
Monty Don interview - Growing Together
25-09-2012 | Few individuals have done more to promote the joy of gardening organically to more people than Gardeners’ World presenter and Soil Association president Monty Don. Read more
Riding high
25-09-2012 | When Avon Riding Centre or the Disabled's land was under threat, much more was at risk. Read more
Make the cake better... not bigger”
13-09-2012 | James Vaccaro, Triodos Bank's Head of Market & Corporate Development, unpacks the language of growth Read more
Charles Middleton, UK managing director at Triodos Bank, comments on last week’s UK banking crisis
05-07-2012 | Read more
Sport can build individual health and nurture the wellbeing of entire communities.
20-06-2012 | Read more
Building Communities
20-06-2012 | Cohousing projects have an approach to development where people are just as important building blocks as the bricks and mortar. Read more
Harvest homes
31-05-2012 | By combining age old materials with cutting edge building techniques, ModCell have produced the perfect building blocks for the construction of modern sustainable buildings. Read more
Camila Batmanghelidjh - Childhood lost
30-05-2012 | Children across the UK are being failed by the adults responsible for them and a system that can’t cope. Camila Batmanghelidjh explains how, ultimately, we all share a burden of responsibility for their care. Read more
Sustainable Tourism - Clean Breaks
27-04-2012 | Whether it’s a weekend away or the trip of a lifetime, travel and tourism can enrich our lives and has the potential to do the same for the people living in the destinations we visit. Read more
World Development Movement - Food Securities
27-04-2012 | Banks are reaping huge profits from betting on food prices in unregulated financial markets. Read more
Bristol Together - Building Better Lives
21-03-2012 | A social enterprise with a pioneering approach is offering ex-offenders the opportunity to gain the skills and experience they need to rebuild their lives. Read more
The Colour of Money - Reader survey
15-03-2012 | The results of our international survey of Colour of Money readers Read more
Net loss
21-01-2012 | We speak to Sam Fanshawe, Chief Executive of environmental campaigners the Marine Conservation Society, on the future of European fisheries Read more
Banks should learn from nature
14-12-2011 | Peter Blom, CEO and chairman of Triodos Bank, says that banks need to have real values and by mimicking natural systems they can operate more effectively Read more
Box Clever
20-10-2011 | We talk to Riverford founder Guy Watson Read more
Huw Davies - The power of money
10-10-2011 | Ethical consumers can change finance, but first they have to change banks Read more
Greed down; happiness up
06-10-2011 | Triodos takes over Times Square. Greed down; happiness up Read more
Common Grounds - Community Ownership
17-09-2011 | Common Grounds. Community ownership? It’s not a new concept. Read more
Different class
25-06-2011 | Ruskin Mill Educational Trust Read more
Changing lives
23-06-2011 | Impact Arts uses the arts as a tool for change - improving the environment, helping someone get back into work or simply improving quality of life. Read more
Friends united
14-06-2011 | We talk to Friends of the Earth executive director Andy Atkins as the environmental campaigners celebrate their 40th anniversary. Read more
Do you know where your money goes?
30-03-2011 | Do you know what your bank does with the savings you entrust to it? Have you ever even wondered? Read more
Record of achievement
07-03-2011 | The Premises Recording Studio Read more
Glorious mud
07-03-2011 | Soil Association director Helen Browning on their efforts to ensure everyone has access to the best possible food Read more
Farming for the future
07-03-2011 | Peelham Farm combines an appetite for exceptional food, and actively engaged community of customer and a total commitment to sustainable farming Read more
Micro-economics
07-03-2011 | Credit where credit's due Read more
Electric dreams
28-02-2011 | Can there be such a thing as an eco-car? Roger Saul thinks the answer’s a resounding yes Read more
Trying to help
27-02-2011 | Burnage Rugby Football Club Read more
A hand up, not a hand out
26-02-2011 | Big Issue Foundation Scotland Read more
Growing concern
23-12-2010 | Genetically Modified (GM) foods are back on the agenda and could be arriving on a plate near you soon. Read more
Care farming
12-09-2010 | Nature and nurture Read more
Glastonbury - solar so good
11-09-2010 | 175,000 people + 1,200 solar panels - Triodos helps fund the UK's largest solar roof at Worthy Farm, home of the Glastonbury festival. Read more
Creative space
11-09-2010 | Community creativity in Hackney Read more
Waste altered
10-09-2010 | We interview actor Jeremy Irons about his latest project - a documentary highlighting solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. Read more
The Colour of Money
Customer magazine - Spring 2013
In this issue: Golden Lane Housing Bond Issue. The Moo Man - Stephen Hook. Move your money's Laura Willoughby. Toppesfield Community Pub. Social Impact Bonds. Ethical ISAs.
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