Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance is pleased to give its support to the East London Bond. The Charitable Bond is essentially a simple idea but it is a powerful tool for enabling capital to be harnessed for social benefit.  We commend Citylife for its innovation and would encourage potential investors to consider the benefit that these Bonds will bring to the community.

Paul Drechsler

Chairman and Chief Executive, Wates

Wates is proud to pledge £1 million in the East London Bond. This is such an effective and high impact way for us to support deprived communities, and as the first investor in the Bond our ambition is to see many more companies follow our lead.

Matthew Sparkes

Global Community Investment Manager, Linklaters

Linklaters aims to use its commercial and legal expertise to make a difference that our communities cannot otherwise achieve. The East London Bond is an excellent example of this, matching our professional knowledge with Citylife’s innovation to create something that will, we hope, benefit the excellent work of the Bromley by Bow Centre and Community Links for many years to come.

Paul Buchanan

London Regional Director, Business in the Community

Business in the Community is delighted to champion this innovative and powerful approach to supporting two excellent organisations in East London, who are working hard to tackle the most pressing social issues in the area.

Adrian Bell

Chairman, Genesis Housing Group