Become a member
Are you an ethical finance organisation?
All FEBEA members are financial institutions and organizations working in the field of ethical finance. FEBEA is open to organizations that share our commitment to promoting ethical and alternative finance.
Members’ benefits
As a member of FEBEA, you will have access to a range of resources and services designed to support your activities. You will also have the opportunity to connect with a network of like-minded individuals and organizations, both locally and across Europe.
Community
Access to a network of social finance practitioners from more than 16 European countries.
Representation
Facilitated communication with EU Institutions dealing with financial instruments for social finance.
Exchange
Participation in thematic working groups, exchange and knowledge transfer events and initiatives.
Advocacy
Contribute to shaping the European debate on sustainable and social finance.
Visibility
Gain visibility and recognition at European and international level.
Events
Free participation to Annual Conference and visibility events organised by the Federation across Europe.
News & Information
Get detailed and updated information on European policies and tools on sustainable finance.
Access to EU funding
Participation to European-funded projects with the support of the Federation.
Technical Assistance
Get technical support by the Federation staff and partners to develop your projects and initiatives.
How to…
Verify the conditions and criteria for the membership
- Being a legal entity, of one of the following types, whose activity aligns with FEBEA’s purpose:
Banks
Non banking financial institutions working with savings and/or capital funds
Local development financing institutions (public financiers)
Other organisations providing financial services
Other organizations (associations, cooperatives, Foundations, research centers, etc.) not providing financial services but dedicated to the promotion of ethical finance in line with the purpose of FEBEA.
- Adhering to the FEBEA Charter.
- Having operated for at least three years.
- Demonstrating sufficient autonomy of decision vis-à-vis any organisation or external company.
- Having its registered office in Europe.
- Offering FEBEA transparent and complete information concerning its internal functioning and external impacts.
Send the following documents
- An application form to collect general information on the candidate;
- An evaluation questionnaire regarding compliance with Ethical Finance principles and practices (including all relevant annexes such as the Ethical Code, internal policies regarding inclusion and diversity, shareholder structure, etc);
- The latest available balance sheet;
- The latest available activity report,
- A copy of the company registration certificate;
- The Articles of Association;
- A Motivation Letter (free format) clearly stating why the candidate wishes to become a FEBEA member, the benefits it expects from membership, and the values it can contribute to the association.
Visit of members or interview
If the initial assessment of the memberhip request is positive:
- for candidate members that are financial institutions, the Board will appoint two members of the association to visit the organization in order to gain a better understanding of its structure and activities.
- For candidate members that are non-financial institutions, the Board will appoint two representatives of the association, from the Team and/or Board members, to interview the candidate organization.
Assessment by the Board of Directors and vote by the General Assembly
The Board will review all documents and information received during the membership process. In case of positive asessment by the Board, the acceptance proposal will be presented to the General Assembly for approval.
It is recommended to have a preliminary contact with the Team or with Baord members before submitting the application documents
APPLICATION
Candidates willing to become a FEBEA members will have to: