EDUCATION

Why universities, schools and colleges choose Barclays
Our education team provides banking solutions to over 2/3rds of the UK’s top 100 universities. We are the lead UK banker to the further education sector**, and a significant banker to many of the country’s independent schools.

We understand the education sector
We also understand the issues the education sector faces , and have developed market leading banking solutions.

We work very closely with education experts
We work with the following education bodies to help us improve our services

• British Universities Finance Directors Group
• Learning & Skills Council
• Association of Colleges
• Independent Schools Council
• Independent Schools Bursars Association.

Dedicated support team
As a Barclays Commercial Bank customer, you’ll receive a dedicated Relationship Director who can structure solutions for your business.

Many of our Relationship Directors have an average of 20 years’ experience in finance and bring a wealth of industry knowledge to your business.

You will also receive a dedicated relationship support team to take care of your primary day-to-day banking needs.

Contact
Chris Hearn, Head of Education
 Email: Chris Hearn

Vernon West, Head of Public Sector
 Email: Vernon West

    
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**CaritasData 2007

Cash Management and Trade
Whether trading internationally or domestically, our specialist team and range of products from international trade finance to working capital solutions can help your business succeed.

Deposits and Liquidity
Our savings and investments product range allows your cash to work as hard as possible for you and your business.

Global Coverage
Our global commercial network supports business operating multi-nationally or looking to trade overseas for the first time.

Industry Specialists
Expertise across a variety of industries from manufacturing and technology, to restaurants and law firms.

International Business and Foreign Exchange
With a range of import and export services and foreign exchange options, we offer a wealth of international experience and are ready to help.

Online Banking
Make payments, manage your account and deal in foreign currency with our wide range of online banking services.

Raising Finance
We offer a range of capital raising options from loans and commercial mortgages to sales finance, asset funding and leasing solutions.

Risk Management 
With our dedicated teams we can help you manage your FX, interest rate, inflation and credit risk giving you greater control over your equity derivatives and commodity and energy hedging.