Having worked with the public sector for well over a decade, Barclays is committed to improving lives through financing social housing, education, government and local authorities.
Client advantages
As well as a dedicated Relationship Director you will also have access to a variety of products and solutions. Click on the sectors below to find out more about how Barclays can support you.
Having been actively involved in social housing banking for over 15 years, we understand this sector’s challenges, opportunities and methods of working.
Industry challenges and opportunities
We are committed to offering insight and financing to advance your activities. To support you on the ground, we have teams of relationship directors in London and Birmingham, and individuals working across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and South West England.
Benefit from:
Industry Contact:
David Cassidy, Head of Social Housing
We assembled a panel of experts with inside knowledge of serving diverse markets in the housebuilding sector. We looked at a range of factors in society which opens up a rich dialogue, on the latest industry thinking in the UK and overseas.
A new ESG reporting standard for social housing could pave the way for a new influx of private investment, says David Cassidy.
We are a leading banking partner to institutes of higher and further education. We also work closely with charities, businesses and government bodies involved in education.
Industry challenges and opportunities:
With a strong regional network of educational banking and financing specialists, we can meet your day-to-day banking needs as well as providing funding and insight to support your longer-term strategic plans.
Benefit from:
Industry Contact:
Richard Robinson, Head of Education
Barclays’ option dated forwards gave the University of Sussex the flexibility they needed to hedge their Euro currency risks effectively.
It is inevitable that cyber criminals see the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity. Educational institutes are among the organisations in their sights.
Barclays established a dedicated team to work with local authorities over 15 years ago. We are now one of the leading lenders to the sector, offering industry expertise to government departments, public bodies, local authorities and embassies.
Industry challenges and opportunities:
Our team of highly experienced UK relationship directors can work in partnership with you to deliver financing, investment and banking solutions that draw on expertise from across Barclays.
Benefit from:
Industry Contact:
Fraser MacKay, Head of Government and Local Authorities
The Future of Health and Care event heard from leading figures across the sector on challenges, opportunities and embracing new models and technologies.
Fraser Mackay, Head of Government and Local Authorities, discusses the impact of the November Spending Review.
Cash-strapped councils are looking at alternative options for borrowing, reducing risk through diversification. Fraser Mackay explores why.
We can help ensure cash is working hard for you across your whole business – from seamless coordination of payments to efficient treasury management.
Discover flexible, expert financing solutions built around your business – from meeting day-to-day expenditure to funding your ambitions for growth.
Digital Banking from Barclays gives you control – enabling your business to manage all its cash, debt, trade activities and FX on one secure platform.
To discuss your business requirements and how Barclays can support you, contact us today.