We're an impact investor with a social purpose and we put Wales's potential at the heart of our decision-making. By making sustainable, effective finance accessible we help businesses that stand to contribute financially, socially, ethically and environmentally to our communities in Wales, and for the future of the wider world.

£652m
Direct investment into Welsh businesses
£479m
Private sector co-investment 
£325m
Delivered to new homeowners through Help to Buy Wales
3,509
Businesses supported 
37,538
Jobs supported
£1.4bn
Total impact on Welsh economy 

(Figures to March 2023 and including loans from the Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme)

 

Development Bank of Wales F/Y ended 31 March 2023

  • £238 million total impact on the Welsh economy 
  • £124 million direct investment into Welsh businesses
  • £114 million additional investment from banks and other private-sector co-investment 
  • 516 investments made
  • 4,669 jobs created or safeguarded in Wales     

 

Annual reports

Read our annual report and financial statements for the 2022/23 financial year which give audited financial statements for the Group, information about our objectives, how we operate and our performance and impact.

Impact metrics data disclosure