Education
We can help you move your business forward. As the first bank to introduce industry specialists, we set up our dedicated Education team over 15 years ago. Over the years we’ve built up and maintained a strong market presence, becoming a trusted partner to a range of clients across your sector.
We’re now the biggest lender to the education market and a leading provider of corporate banking for universities and finance for private student accommodation. We have a strong team of education-focused UK Relationship Directors, demonstrating our commitment to your sector.
64% of Higher Education institutions work with Barclays.¹
As one of our Education clients, you can also benefit from:
- our industry expertise. Around 45%2 of UK and Ireland Further Education institutions have banking relationships with us, as do over 35%3 of the top 300 independent schools. So we understand your sector. We also work with many charities, businesses and governmental bodies involved in education
- regular networking events offering access to key industry figures, as well as valuable new contacts across the sector
- knowing you’re working with EducationInvestor’s Bank/Lender of the year 2010 and 2011
What we can offer
You can benefit from our industry expertise through a wide range of products that help support your needs, such as day-to-day Further Education, Schools and Higher Education banking, Barclaycard and specific project finance packages. Our team are experienced in understanding the challenges faced by businesses in your sector and can quickly provide bespoke products including:
Contact our Education Team
Chris Hearn – Head of Education
Chris has been in his current role since 2009 and has worked in the sector for nearly ten years, having previously been Deputy Chair of Kent and Medway Learning and Skills Council. Chris has over 30 years’ experience in corporate banking, specialising in Public Sector markets. Chris is a keen road cyclist and recently cycled through Switzerland into Italy, crossing the Nufenen Pass, the highest road pass in Switzerland.
To find out what our Education Team can do for your business, email Chris or call our dedicated team on 0800 015 4242*
How can we help?
If you are new to Corporate Banking at Barclays, call us on: 0800 015 4242*
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