Performance and impact

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.

(Figures to November 2024 and including loans from the Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme)

Development Bank of Wales F/Y ended 31 March 2024

• £175 million total impact on the Welsh economy 
• £125 million direct investment into Welsh businesses
• £50 million additional investment from banks and other private-sector co-investment 
• 491 investments made
• 4,406 jobs created or safeguarded in Wales     

Annual reports

Read our annual report and financial statements for the 2023/24 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