A Bill to make provision for a voluntary mechanism through which banks, building societies and other providers of financial services can support community projects through reinvestment of part of their profits and assistance in kind; and for connected purposes;
House of Commons
2 May 2012
This Bill would create a voluntary scheme that lets banks, building societies and other financial service providers support community projects by reinvesting part of their profits and giving help in kind. It is designed to mobilise the resources and expertise of the financial sector for local benefit without imposing new legal duties.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; after this stage it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 14 December 2010 through the Presentation Bill Procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member, Hazel Blears.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.