Community Loan Success Stories - Donegal

Organisations benefiting include; Community & Voluntary, Charities, Sports Clubs, Social Enterprises and organisations tackling community, social and environmental issues.

Clann Credo is a charity and recycles capital repayments into new loans to continuously increase the Community Loan Finance available so more community organisations can benefit in the future.

As Ireland’s largest social finance provider, we have re-imagined lending and believe that finance can be a catalyst for good in communities.



There is history attached to the Abbey Arts & Cultural Centre, in the town of Ballyshannon, The very building from which a hugely diverse programme of arts activities are overseen and ran.

Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, located in Donegal’s well-known Gweedore Gaeltacht, has played a key role in cultivating local musical talent, playing host to Enya, Clannad and Altan over the years.

Clann Credo is happy to support the Aradara Sheltered Housing Association. The project addresses an obvious social deficit by addressing the needs of the local elderly population.

What once played host to visitors and tourists in Donegal Town, is now home to a specialised centre that offers vital services and support to families with special needs dependents.

Comharchumann Forbartha & Fostaiochta Árainn Mhór sits at the social and cultural heart of this island community.

Community Groups have big ideas - Clann Credo's €50m Community Impact Loan Fund helps these ideas become a reality, providing affordable Community Loan Finance for community projects.
Our €25m fund helps your community project maximise LEADER Grants with Bridging & Match funding. We have provided over €34m to 319 LEADER projects, creating, sustaining, & supporting almost 3,000 jobs.
As Ireland’s leading Community Loan Finance provider, Clann Credo can help your community sports project with the finance it needs.
Clann Credo can help your community group save energy and money with Community Loan Finance. You can also join our Sustainable Energy Community!
Clann Credo - Community Loan Finance can help your community support young people and future generations.
Find out more about Clann Credo's Roadshows and Events and our input into relevant policies like the National Social Enterprise Strategy and the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.
Clann Credo - A Nationwide Community
Clann Credo has provided €215 million in Community Loan Finance to more than 1,500 projects and service since 1996, creating and sustaining thousands of jobs and strengthening communities nationwide.
 
Clann Credo:
 
  • Provides Community Loan Finance at affordable interest and repayment rates

  • Considers the impact your project will have on your community

  • Has regionally-based, experienced staff ready to help you

  • Does not require Personal Guarantees

  • Welcomes early repayment (with no penalty)