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Oceniono na 5 z 5

I was introduced to lendwithcare by my partner. I haven't invested much and I add a little when I can. Yes there's been a little lost on repayments (due to exchange rate at the time). ,but it's... Zobacz więcej

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Oceniono na 5 z 5

An excellent idea to spread my relative wealth and born privilege to hardworking people and projects around the world. With rising costs in the UK, paying bills is more difficult - but I’ll alw... Zobacz więcej

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Oceniono na 5 z 5

Quite new to this idea of loans to people who really want to help themselves. Nothing negative so far, I find this concept of loaning to individuals and hearing their back stories so refreshing. Commu... Zobacz więcej

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Oceniono na 1 z 5

Was invested in helping those less fortunate until I read what the CEO earns That’s shameful, pure greed I don’t want to hear excuses in what the going rate is, there’s people out there that would... Zobacz więcej

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Oceniono na 5 z 5

Really good Web page

Really good Web page. No advertising. Extremely quick completion with no hassle to do more. Have only had one small default in 4 yeas.

28 września 2023
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So pleased to hear that we're hitting the mark for you, Brian. Thank you very much indeed for being a part of Lendwithcare!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

I have been donating to LWC for the…

I have been donating to LWC for the past few years and love it’s ethos. I see this like a charity. I didn’t start doing it to make money instead I wanted a way to help others and help provide better lives. I have always received repayments which are then reinvested to further help others. If anyone is unsure about this company I would say give it a go it makes you feel good to know you are helping someone far away.

28 września 2023
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Thanks so much for your support, Pip! You are absolutely correct, as Lendwithcare is operated by CARE International UK. We're a registered charity in England and Wales (292506) and work around the world to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. If you'd like to find out more, feel free to take a look at www.careinternational.org.uk or drop us an email at info@lendwithcare.org.

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Amazing - Snowballing giving at its best.

Historically I have given money to charities and… what happens, I don’t know. Normally you’re on their system and then they ask for more! After seeing the wonderful Joanna advert on TV two years ago I decided to donate £15 to one entrepreneur on the Lendwithcare website. Thinking, what can I buy with £15… I can't get a haircut for £15 or a takeaway dinner. Or I could change someone's life. The system is so easy to use. You give and they repay back albeit in small amounts. Eventually, you have a ‘pot’ to reinvest in someone else and make a difference to them. And then they pay you back and then you can reinvest your money to someone else. It’s truly snowball giving. In two years, I've helped eleven people, and none have ever defaulted on their repayment. You can see what your money is doing, having a real impact on improving people's lives. If I had put £15 into a savings account it wouldn’t give the same return on investment as LWC!

28 września 2023
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Thanks so much for your support, Kevin. This is an excellent summary of Lendwithcare which will certainly help anyone thinking about getting involved. We're so pleased that you've been able to support 11 individuals through Lendwithcare, and we are hopeful that the number will continue to grow! Thanks again for your kind support.

Oceniono na 4 z 5

Having seen an advert

Having seen an advert, I decided to support with one loan per month for a year; basically the cost of a bottle of wine. Having reviewed some of the Trust Pilot comments, I agree with concerns regarding loan charges raised locally but also understand the arguement for the in country costs, it would be useful if this data is provided with each loan description. My reason for proving those loans was to reinvest as repayments were made, supporting those who are looking to support themselves. If this turns out to be a false premise and is basically a gift, then please advertise as such. Let's see as it will affect how I sing the praises with friends and work colleagues in the future, hopefully that is fair.

18 sierpnia 2023
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Welcome on board Richard, thanks so much for joining Lendwithcare. Thank you also for taking the time to look into how Lendwithcare works in detail, particularly with regards to the fact that most Lendwithcare partners need to charge interest to cover their operational costs. We publish the interest rates on our Local Development Partners section, but will absolutely take on board the suggestion you have made. We're a small team though, and it does take some time to implement these kinds of changes. We hope that you will be pleasantly surprised when you start receiving repayments on your loans, as they are not gifts and most definitely loans. This does mean that you will receive funds back into your account to re-lend, but please keep in mind that repayments tend to be monthly over a set loan term. For example, a loan of £15 over a loan term of 12 months would repay at around £1.25 per month (less any currency fluctuations). This might make a loan each month challenging if you planned to recycle the funds month after month. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly at info@lendwithcare.org and we will gladly assist you. Thanks again for joining!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

To the people who gave a 1 star...

If you see this as an investment opportunity and need your money back this might not be suitable for you (the people giving 1 star clearly didn't understand the principles of this company before they started!).

We 'invested' in LWC because we like the snowball effect of this 'charity'.

This is basically a charity that doesn't do hand-outs and gives the entrepreneurs the feeling that they are not taking charity and I imagine that must make them feel prouder than just taking a handout.

If you 'invest' with LWC you need to see it as an opportunity to help more and more people, just by keep reinvesting the money you get back. I personally see it as a charity that you could give to even just once if that was all you can afford, but still keep helping people by reinvesting the money you get back

I like that people you are lending to get a feeling of pride that they made it on their own strength. That grows character!

I think it's a very clever idea, whoever came up with it! :) and I hope it does a lot of good in the world (not just financially, but also emotionally/spiritually/mental health-wise).

11 sierpnia 2023
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Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We're so pleased to have so many wonderful lenders like yourself involved in Lendwithcare. If there's ever anything you need to get in touch about, you are always very welcome to drop us an email at info@lendwithcare.org. Thanks again!

Oceniono na 4 z 5

I'd recommend but as long as you don't…

I'd recommend but as long as you don't want the money back it's great for helping people but the messages you get once you've help someone asking you to give your repayments to lend with care is no none stop and I asked for some of my money back over a week ago and heard nothing.

29 lipca 2023
Opinia niezależna
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Thanks so much for supporting low-income entrepreneurs through Lendwithcare, and for taking the time to write this review. We do include a prompt in our automated loan confirmation emails to support Lendwithcare with a donation. This is because 100% of everything loaned through Lendwithcare goes directly to the entrepreneurs, and we rely on this crucial support to continue running. We are open to feedback though, and will of course take this on board. We try to make withdrawal requests as straightforward as possible. As it doesn't look as though a withdrawal request has come through successfully, please do drop the team an email at info@lendwithcare.org and we'll gladly help you with this.

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Great idea!

Joined this year. Being able to help someone to earn a living is something that really appealed to me. The minimum loan payment is £15. Each entrepreneur’s request for a loan is detailed with their photo and country. I have already received two small payments back. It’s good to know that my contribution is helping someone. I plan to continue supporting more entrepreneurs. The site is easy to use and navigate.

13 czerwca 2023
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and of course for providing loan support to low-income entrepreneurs through Lendwithcare. If there is anything we can help with at any point, you are always very welcome to contact us at info@lendwithcare.org. Thank you again!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

A interesting and informative way of supporting people who are trying to improve the lives of themselves, families and communities

I have been an investor in Lend with Care for a number of years and was initially introduced by a gift voucher. Although not a large investor I have added small amounts so I can increase support. It gives me great satisfaction knowing the small support I give has a great impact and never had a default. It has been very interesting to read the negative comments as hadn’t appreciated some of the issues raised, but the responses from LWC have been very clear and understandable, I have no experience of trying to withdraw my funds as view this as donations,so I am more than happy to put my faith in them to help those who require it.

29 maja 2023
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Thanks so much for your support Andy, we sincerely appreciate everything you've done to support small business owners through Lendwithcare. Thank you also for the review and for pointing out that we do aim to be as transparent as possible, so if ever you have anything you'd like us to shed any further light on, you are always very welcome to drop us an email at info@lendwithcare.org. Thanks!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Always had payments back 👍

I have no hesitation in recommending lend with care.i have been a lender for many years and have over 47 times Lent to various businesses.I have never had any loans default and I will continue to help those entrepreneurs for the foreseeable future.It is true some use the loans as working capital and others to start up there businesses. There are many entrepreneurs to choose from so there's plenty of choices and different time scales you can lend for.

23 maja 2023
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Thank you so much for this glowing review. We're so pleased to have had your support for so long, and we are hopeful that you will continue lending for many years to come. If there is ever anything we can assist with, please feel free to drop us an email at info@lendwithcare.org. Thanks again!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Snowball.

I've been supporting this charity for a couple of years and wonder why this model isn't used more. It's a 'snowball'. If you contribute an amount each month and as loans are repaid add the repayments to the monthly contribution, then of course the figure gradually increases. I attended a talk given by the charity about a year ago and came away reassured that these people are trying hard to make a difference. I hope that even more people from more countries will be able to take part. The admin costs appear to be being kept low - I'm guessing that admin staff are working pretty hard to achieve this. I see every reason to continue supporting this charity.

27 marca 2023
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Thank you so much for being a part of Lendwithcare, and for taking the time to share this review. We're so pleased to have your endorsement and of course we're very pleased that you joined us for a talk to hear about Lendwithcare from us directly. If you ever need to get in touch, do feel free to drop us a line at info@lendwithcare.org.

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Excellent idea

Excellent idea I have just joined and my first loan completed the funding required by a 21 year old female in Ecuador. She can now invest in more seeds fertiliser etc to expand her farming business and earn extra income I am happy to help and will certainly be helping more entrepreneurs across the world 🌎 😀 😊

18 marca 2023
Opinia niezależna
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Welcome to Lendwithcare! We're pleased to hear that you have made your first loan and are looking forward to supporting more entrepreneurs in the future. Do get in touch with us at info@lendwithcare.org if you have any questions. Thanks so much for your support.

Oceniono na 3 z 5

Not what it once was

I was initially attracted to Lendwithcare because they helped people unable to get a small loan elsewhere and I recommended them to many friends and family members. However, in the last few years, the ethos of Lendwithcare seems to have changed and some of the current entrepreneurs seem to be already thriving buisness people simply looking for a cheap loan (for example, I recently saw a request for a man seking a loan to open his FIFTH commercial shop). Other people are looking for thousands of pounds (for example to pay for workers).
I am also disappointed that when one of our entrepreneurs was genuinely struggling to repay her loan (after severe floods in her country) and I asked Lendwithcare to write off the remainder of her debt (4 pounds) to me, I was told that it was not possible as Lendwithcare did not make grants. Nowadays Lendwithcare seems to have a number of specific and general “grants” available and I am always sad when I think of my single entrepreneur having to bear the stigma of defaulting on her (small) loan because she could not afford to make the payments on money borrowed to replace her latrine.
Unfortunately, Lendwithcare has changed so much since I became a member that I am no longer able to recommend them to my friends and am looking at alternative organisations myself.

1 marca 2023
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback Anne. We are very sorry to hear that you no longer feel able to recommend Lendwithcare to friends and family, please do contact us at info@lendwithcare.org if you would like to talk through your specific concerns in more details since your support is very important to us. Without seeing the specific entrepreneur profiles you mention in your feedback, we would like to reassure you that the mission and vision of Lendwithcare has not changed. The goal of Lendwithcare continues to be to improve the economic well-being and resilience of low-income communities, particularly women, and the platform is still very much used to raise vital loan capital for individuals and groups who are typically excluded from formal finance. On the Lendwithcare website we have always posted a mixture of very small loans to individuals who are operating micro businesses, as well as larger loans to SMEs who still do not meet the requirements of many formal financial institutions in their countries. We have always believed it is important to support slightly larger, more successful businesses in addition to microbusinesses, since these businesses provide important income-generating opportunities for people in their communities. It is also worth mentioning that loans, even very small ones, are not always the most appropriate form of intervention for extremely low-income individuals and Lendwithcare (through our partners) works hard to ensure that we are lending to people who have a viable income-generating activity and who can manage to take on debt to try and grow this activity. The size of the loan is also very context and activity specific – some contexts in which we are working being very expensive (in Palestine for example) and some activities requiring larger up-front investment that is paid back over a longer period of time (this is often the case when it comes to agri-finance for example).

In terms of your concern about writing off loans for entrepreneurs who are struggling to repay. Over the years we have written off over a thousand loans to Lendwithcare-funded entrepreneurs and we work very closely with our local partners to remove or lessen the burden of debt when it is clear that an individual is facing difficulties. This is certainly true in the case of natural disaster. We do, however, leave the final decision to write-off a loan down to our local partner since they have a much better insight and understanding of the communities they work in and whether or not a debt is repayable. Microfinance institutions need to be sustainable to ensure long-term availability of their vital services and this depends heavily on thorough affordability assessments as well as appropriate debt recovery processes and procedures.

Finally, we'd like to offer a sincere thank you for your past support.

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Sharing the stories of Entrepreneurs with Secondary Students

As a teacher I use my account to share experiences of those to whom I lend with my students. They select who I lend to after finding out about various regions of the world and the lives of those who live there.

Many thanks for providing this opportunity.

3 lutego 2023
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This is excellent. Thank you so much for your support. Do pass on our thanks to your students for being involved too!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Helping people with a positive outcome

So far my experience with using Lend with Care has been positive. I have, to this very moment paid 17 loans, helped 312 people and have lent £480 with £376.90 repaid so far. I carefully chose the entrepreneurs who has a profitable business and is in a better position to pay back the loan, also I check their payment record to see if they're good at paying off loans. I've also invested £280.50 and have never withdrawn any of the money. Each repayment is usually reinvested in another business needing help.

I belive it's a really good idea and this way people who need the help can get it and as long as I'm able to help I will continue to do so, providing no additional charges except the donations have been added on, so far at £63.50. If the loans are repaid, no matter how slow, and if the credit is sitting there and I'm not in need of it at the moment, it does make sense to reinvest and continue to help the people who needs the help. It's the least I can do.

Lend with Care have made a huge impact on the lives of people who need our help, but it's up to us to invest with care because we have been warned that some entrepreneurs may not be able to pay off the loan, so the choices of who to help is ours and ours alone. I took a risk during lockdown to invest, knowing the risk of non payment would be high as some businesses are affected, but I know that's the time they need help most, so I did what I did and the repayments kept coming in nevertheless.

So I'll now go and make a few more re-investments and just leave it there. They can make the repayments as and when they can, because I'm using money to invest that I am not desperately in need of right now, and I still know I can withdraw my money anytime I want to, but right now I have no need to and am happy to see the differences I'm making to other people's lives. It's an incredibly good feeling to know I'm a part of such a good idea and long may it continue.

1 stycznia 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed and considered review of Lendwithcare, we sincerely appreciate it. We're so pleased to have your support, and the support of thousands of like-minded individuals keen to make a difference. If you ever need to drop us a line directly, you are always very welcome to contact us at info@lendwithcare.org. Thanks again!

Oceniono na 5 z 5

Lendwithcare is an amazing concept

Lendwithcare is an amazing concept. I put £30 into my account about three years ago, and as the loans are repaid, and my account gets back to £30 then I make another loan.

So far I have made 36 loans that way and helped 257 entrepreneurs plus an additional 940 family members.

Yes of course lendwithcare charge interest on the loans that they make, that is essential to cover their operating costs, and no they do not pay you any interest. This is not an investment but an innovative way to help lots of people in many different countries

28 grudnia 2022
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Thank you so much for writing such a comprehensive review of your experience with Lendwithcare! We're so pleased to have your support. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly at info@lendwithcare.org.

Oceniono na 1 z 5

Be careful who you lend money to

Be careful who you lend money to. Some of the African lending partners are charging 5 to 6% interest a MONTH on the loan you gave for no interest. That means that over a 24 month loan, the African lending partner will charge your beneficiary as much as you gave in the first place. Very bad!

14 października 2022
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Odpowiedź od Lendwithcare

Thank you for raising this important point around interest rates.

You are correct that some of Lendwithcare's local microfinance partners charge interest on the loans they provide to their customers (including the loans funded through Lendwithcare). However, this requires some important context.

Firstly, it is worth noting that the rates of interest charged by Lendwithcare's partners range from 0% to 7% a month and that the average interest charged is around 2% a month (on a declining balance). The African partners you’re referring to do charge at the higher end of this range, and this is for several reasons. They reach incredibly rural and isolated communities with their services, and they also provide very small, short-term loans (the average loan size per group member is approximately $120 and loan terms 4 to 6 months). The cost of delivering finance and training to communities that are hard to reach, and to provide thousands of very small loans is very costly. These loans are also provided collateral free so the risk for our partners is even higher. This is precisely why commercial banks do not serve these communities.

Secondly, it is worth noting that these partners are operating in economies with very high rates of inflation (although we recognise that the rate of inflation in the UK is high currently) and so the cost of delivering services is expensive. And finally, the Lendwithcare team does thorough due-diligence on each organisation we partner with, including in-depth analysis on the cost of services and whether these are fair, transparent and in-line with other providers in the country/region.
If you have any further questions, of course you are very welcome to contact us at info@lendwithcare.org.

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