Ben joined Responsible Finance in 2011 and since has played a pivotal role in bringing responsible finance to the attention of policy makers, investors and thought leaders.
He has secured over £60m of funding for members to lend to small, micro and social enterprises, has initiated a landmark bank to member referral scheme, helped to establish a performance framework for the sector and was a key player in the formation of the Community Investment Coalition, a national partnership focused on campaigning for fair finance.
Before joining Responsible Finance, Ben gained over twenty years of experience in the community sector, managing an advice agency and becoming CEO of the social action membership network, Bassac. Ben has written and presented extensively on access to finance issues.
