Community Loan Success Stories - Meath

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.



Established in 2009, Ashbourne Baseball Club is now pre-eminent among clubs in Ireland, often hosting major national tournaments and fixtures.

Clann Credo's support enabled the Athboy Archery Club to purchase specialised archery equipment to help the Club participate in a greater number of events and create a more inclusive environment.

Their 180 members have the use of a full sized pitch, floodlights, dressing rooms and meeting rooms. Due to local demand the Club have provided the use of a track around the existing football field.

Despite the success, East Meath FC soon faced a threat to its very existence, when financial difficulties saw the developer seek repossession of the site in order to put it up for sale.

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)