Platinum in Year One! DF Capital is thrilled to be recognised as a Platinum Employer by The Manchester College as part of its Industry Excellence Partnership scheme. Our first year supporting their Finance T-Level has been all about giving students real-world experience, through insight sessions, workshops, or industry placements. In total, students benefited from 90 hours of dedicated delivery time and over 1,200 hours of paid industry placements, providing invaluable hands-on experience. We're looking forward to continuing our partnership with the college and supporting the next generation! The Manchester College has formed with many different employers, both regionally and nationally. If you’re a fellow employer who wants to find out how you support them, visit: https://lnkd.in/en7bmSzQ
DF Capital
Financial Services
Manchester, England 8,388 followers
DF Capital is a specialist savings and commercial lending bank built to serve individuals and businesses in the UK.
About us
We’re DF Capital, a specialist savings and business finance bank built to serve the needs of individuals and businesses in the UK. From straightforward savings to practical finance solutions, our aim is to provide you with first-class customer service to help manage and grow your business or your savings. Founded in 2016 as a business finance lender, we began a mission to help businesses across the UK by providing them with flexible finance products that support the growth of their businesses. We were authorised as a bank in September 2020, which has enabled us to begin offering personal savings accounts to individual customers while continuing to maintain and develop the support we provide for UK businesses. Becoming a bank allows us to better support our existing customers and to widen that support to both new business finance and personal savings customers. Our team is built of knowledgeable and experienced specialists in savings and business finance. Delivering a trusted, reliable and customer focussed experience is at the heart of our business. We are proud of the strong, long-term relationships and reputation we have built over the years with our business finance customers and will deliver on those same principles to our personal savings customers. Financial Services Compensation Scheme Your eligible deposits with DF Capital are protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit protection scheme. Please click here for further information or visit https://www.fscs.org.uk/. DF Capital is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and PRA.
- Website
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https://www.dfcapital.bank
External link for DF Capital
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester, England
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2016
Locations
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Primary
St James’ Building, 61-95 Oxford Street
Manchester, England M1 6EJ, GB
Employees at DF Capital
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Chantal Heckford
Freelance comms and marketing professional available for new projects and retainers | Helping businesses accelerate their success | professional &…
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Corvin Baks
Managing Director at DF Capital
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Gavin Morris
Chief Financial Officer at DF Capital Bank
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Goi Ashmore
Chief Risk Officer (SMF4) at DF Capital Bank | Chair of Council at Swansea University
Updates
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We are pleased to announce our half year results for the first six months of 2024. We achieved £9.2m profit before tax, with new lending up 17% to £710m, and our loan book reaching £603m, up 16%. These achievements reflect the dedication of the entire DF Capital team. A massive thank you to all our colleagues for your hard work and commitment in everything you do. Thanks also to our manufacturer partners, dealer customers and all of our savings account holders who are with us on our journey too. Carl D'Ammassa, Chief Executive, commented: "The Group has enjoyed another period of growth, unlocking significant improvements in profitability as we continue to scale the bank. We’re excited about the balance of the year and the new products and services that we’re looking to launch very soon”. #financialresults #investornews #profitability
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We are thrilled to announce that DF Capital has received the Business Contribution to Charitable Causes Award at The Leasing Foundation’s Summer Party. The award highlights our commitment to giving back to our local communities. A special thanks to The Leasing Foundation and our team for making this achievement possible. Here’s to continuing to make a positive impact together! #Charity #GivingBack #DFCapital #CommunitySupport
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As we wrap up our time at the Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show, we want to express our deepest thanks to everyone who made these past few days so memorable. 🌟 It’s been an absolute pleasure connecting with so many of our customers; sharing stories and discussing how we can support the growth of businesses across the leisure industry. We’re leaving Harrogate inspired and excited for what’s to come. Here’s to the new relationships, strengthened partnerships, and shared successes. Until next time! #Exhibiting #HarrogateLife #LeisureIndustry #Gratitude
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We are excited for the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show next week, where we’re the headline sponsor, supporting both Trade Tuesday, a networking event for marine industry professionals, and Women in Marine Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the industry. Our commitment is to helping businesses thrive by working closely with dealers and manufacturers, offering tailored support to help them grow, especially SMEs as well as global manufacturers. At DF Capital, we empower businesses of all sizes to reach their full potential in the marine sector. Angela Goulding, DF Capital’s Managing Director of Powersports, shared her thoughts on sponsoring Women in Marine, stating, “It’s inspiring to witness the progress in gender equality and innovation within the marine sector. Events like Women in Marine Day are key to fostering these values and empowering the next generation." #SouthamptonInternationalBoatShow #SouthamptonBoatShow #WomenInMarine #MarineIndustry #DFCapital #MarineFinance #Empowerment #SustainableBoating #MarineNetworking
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It was great to bring to life our journey so far with our carbon accounting partner, Normative.io, and discuss why this is important to us as a bank. We use their platform to measure and report on our carbon emissions and the work we do together will be integral to enabling us to set our net zero target by 2026.
"Normative plays a really important role in helping us gather the data so that we are able to set an attainable and sustainable net zero goal." - Lara Bowling, Sustainability Partner at DF Capital 💡 In this new customer story, we're proud to showcase how DF Capital is leveraging our platform to drive its sustainability strategy. Watch the full video to learn how DF Capital is setting new standards in sustainable banking: https://lnkd.in/dbTMA7Mf #SustainableFinance #CarbonAccounting #NetZero #FinTech
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We’re celebrating a big milestone! 🚀 Our very own Ian Martin, managing director of leisure, is marking 30 years in the leisure industry! 🎉 Ian began his journey at Chartered Trust in 1994 and became a founding member of its caravan team. His advice for those considering a career in leisure? “Just do it, it’s a great sector to work in!” Carl D’Ammassa, CEO of DF Capital, says, “Ian’s 30-year career is a testament to his dedication, expertise and personable approach. His ability to build lasting relationships and adapt to industry changes has seen him build a wealth of knowledge that is unrivalled in this sector. We are proud to have Ian as a key member of our team and look forward to many more successful years together.” If you’ve worked with Ian over the years, we’d love to hear your messages. Please do share your comments below! #CareerMilestone #LeisureIndustry #DFCapital #TeamSuccess #Congratulations
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Behind the scenes at the Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show! Check out how we set up our Stand T33 and prepare to welcome you. Exciting things are happening – stay tuned! 📸 ✨" #DFCapital #EventSetup #Harrogate
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Today, on International Day of Charity, we want to celebrate the incredible work of our charity partners, who make a real difference within our communities. We are honoured to support such amazing organisations through volunteering, fundraising, and collaborative initiatives that drive positive long-lasting change. At DF Capital, making a positive impact in our local communities is central to who we are. Since joining OnHand • the impact platform in July 2022, our colleagues have joined forces with various charities, completing 2,190 missions, contributing over 3,332 volunteering hours and planting 2,958 trees. This July, our entire workforce came together for the second time for our annual "Mega Giveback," dedicating 416 hours in one afternoon to support 10 charities across Greater Manchester. Over the past two years, through our company-wide Mega Giveback day, we have contributed a total of 800 hours, supporting 15 different charities and community partners across the city. From promoting social mobility and addressing critical social issues to championing environmental sustainability, our charity partners are at the forefront of creating meaningful change, and we are proud to support them. We look forward to continuing our support and working closely with our charity partners to help build stronger and more sustainable communities. As we move ahead, our focus remains on empowering these organisations by providing our time, skills, and resources to further the invaluable work they do. We're committed to integrating sustainable practices into our charitable efforts, ensuring that our impact is both positive and long-lasting. Together, we can create meaningful change that benefits both people and the planet. 🤝🌍💚 The Milk Bank at Chester Greater Manchester Blood Bikes The Trussell Trust Wood Street Mission CodeYourFuture Girls Out Loud City of Trees Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch The Pankhurst Trust (Inc Manchester Women's Aid) The Proud Trust Save the Children UK Macmillan Groundwork Greater Manchester Justlife Foundation Lifeshare Friends Of Platt Fields #InternationalDayofCharity #CommunityImpact #DFCapital #SocialResponsibility #Sustainability #CharityDay #Charity #Community #GivingBack #MakingADifference
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The countdown is on! We’re gearing up for the Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show in Harrogate from 10-12 September. Join us at Stand T33 to discover how DF Capital can support your business with flexible stocking finance tailored to the leisure industry. Whether you’re looking to grow, expand, or innovate, we’re here to help. We can’t wait to see you there! #DFCapital #LeisureIndustry #CountdownToHarrogate #harrogatecaravanshow