Clann Credo Named Specialist Lender of the Year at the FS Awards 2025
Congratulations to our Partners Clann Credo who recently celebrated recognition of their work in social finance.
Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance has been recognised as Specialist Lender of the Year at the 2025 Business & Finance Media Group FS Awards, sponsored by Centralis Group.
The award highlights the growing importance of social finance in supporting local ambition, particularly within community and sporting organisations across Ireland. For almost three decades, Clann Credo has backed volunteer-led projects that strengthen participation, inclusion, and local resilience — from pitch redevelopments and community centres to youth facilities and rescue services.
Speaking after the announcement, Mary Lawlor, CEO of Clann Credo, said:
“This award is a real milestone for our small but mighty team — and for the communities, social enterprises, and organisations we’re privileged to support across Ireland. It recognises that innovation in finance is as much about people as it is about products. We’re incredibly proud of our team, and grateful to all those community leaders and volunteers who trust us to stand with them as they deliver positive change.”
Clann Credo’s model is built on the belief that finance should be accessible, fair, and focused on impact. Today, the organisation is working with over 700 active community projects nationwide, helping groups turn ideas into action through flexible loan options tailored to how community development actually works.
The award also places a spotlight on the vital role that community finance plays in Ireland’s sporting landscape. Many clubs, facilities, and sports organisations rely on a mix of grant aid and social finance to move projects forward — and Clann Credo continues to play a key role in ensuring those projects succeed.
As Mary Lawlor added:
“This achievement isn’t just about Clann Credo — it belongs to every community group and volunteer whose ambition drives the work we do. We look forward to continuing to invest in communities, and in the belief that doing good and doing business can go hand in hand.”
For sports organisations seeking guidance or support on financing facilities or community-led projects, Clann Credo remains ready to help — always with people, impact, and local ambition at the centre.