Andrew Duncan, CEO of Glasgow based fintech Soar, has been recognised in the
latest Social
Entrepreneurs Index.
The Index celebrates the social impact, creativity
and innovation of 55 of the UK's most inspiring social
entrepreneurs. Andrew is one of only four Scots and the only
entrepreneur from the fintech sector in the Index.
It is announced annually by UMi, in partnership
with Social Enterprise Mark, Inspiring Women Changemakers and the
School for Social Entrepreneurs.
UMi's Chief Executive, Nicki Clark, said: "Over
many years, UMi has been celebrating and inspiring entrepreneurship
across the UK. As part of this focus, the UK Social Entrepreneur
Index is a celebration of entrepreneurs running businesses with
social purposes, who we hope will also act as beacons of
inspiration for others to encompass positive social impact."
Soar aims to play a part in ending the struggle for
over 3 million people in the UK who rely on payday lenders and loan
sharks to make ends meet. The company is helping to crack down on
irresponsible lending with its white-labelled mobile banking app,
web app and a platform hub that automates applying for loans for
affordable credit providers such as Credit Unions and Community
Development Financial Institutions.
The Index celebrates the social impact, creativity and
innovation of 55 of the UK's most inspiring social entrepreneurs.
Andrew is one of only four based in Scotland and the only
entrepreneur from the fintech sector in the Index.
It is announced annually by UMi, in partnership with Social
Enterprise Mark, Inspiring Women Changemakers and the School for
Social Entrepreneurs.
UMi's Chief Executive,
Nicki Clark, said: "Over many years, UMi has been celebrating and
inspiring entrepreneurship across the UK. As part of this focus,
the UK Social Entrepreneur Index is a celebration of entrepreneurs
running businesses with social purposes, who we hope will also act
as beacons of inspiration for others to encompass positive social
impact."
Soar aims to play a part in ending the struggle for over 3
million people in the UK who rely on payday lenders and loan sharks
to make ends meet. The company is helping to crack down on
irresponsible lending with its white-labelled mobile banking app,
web app and a platform hub that automates applying for loans for
affordable credit providers such as Credit Unions and Community
Development Financial Institutions.