Social and Community Capital
We’re sure you’ll make a big positive impact, but sometimes it's difficult to get the finance you need to grow. We can offer support and alternative funding.
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Community bank account
Banking for not-for-profit organisations. Option of free online accounting software
COVID-19: Applications
We're currently prioritising account applications for existing RBS customers. Unfortunately this means we're not able to accept new applications for customers of other Banks. You may be able to access support more quickly by contacting your current bank.
Checking the status of your application
You can log in to check the status of your community bank account application in our online application centre. Use the same details that you created when you applied for your business account.
An everyday account for charities, clubs and societies
Free banking if your turnover is up to 100k
Access free online accounting software with this business banking current account
24 months free banking for startup organisations (subject to status)
24/7 Digital Banking and Phone Banking
Bank anywhere with our mobile banking app
This current account is for not for profit limited companies registered at Companies House, clubs and societies, churches and places worship, registered and unregistered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) and non-personal trusts. This account can use our Mobile Banking app. Want to see our other business current accounts? See the range
Royal Bank of Scotland Community account is available to account holders over 18 who have the right to be self employed in the UK. Your organisation’s turnover must be under £2m. You must have a Royal Bank of Scotland business bank account to use our mobile app. The Mobile App is available to Digital Banking customers with a UK or international mobile number in specific countries. Free banking is subject to status. FreeAgent is free subject to client retaining their Royal Bank of Scotland business banking current account.
Free accounting software? Yes please.
Managing your business finances doesn’t have to be costly or complicated.
As a Royal Bank of Scotland business current account holder, you can access FreeAgent’s online accounting software for free (subject to client retaining their Royal Bank of Scotland business current account). You’ll get the complete package, with benefits designed specifically for small businesses, including:
Invoices, expenses and bank accounts in one place
Time tracking
Tax Timeline
This account in detail…
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Free banking for existing organisations
If you’re a not for profit organisation with an annual turnover that doesn’t go over £100,000, you could qualify for free banking. If after your first 18 months of operating, you have a turnover of over £100,000, you will automatically move on to our standard tariff.
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Useful info about this account
Applying as an existing personal customer?
You can apply for a new business account as an existing personal customer if you meet the following criteria:
Your organisation was established before 1st March 2020
You operate your organisation solely through a RBS personal account
Unfortunately if you don’t meet these criteria, we are not able to accept your application.
Already started an application?
Log in to continue or check the status of your application in our online application centre
You can use the same details that you created when you applied for your community account. If you haven’t already set up access to your online application centre, you can create a login now
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