Solutions
Putting community finance in front of those who need it
Comuno exists to connect those looking for fair credit with those that supply it. We believe if you’re searching online for a loan, community finance should be an option.
How Comuno began
Comuno was created by the team behind Choose Wisely - one of the UK’s leading non-standard credit marketplaces - after seeing millions of consumers struggle to access affordable credit. We realised that community lenders had the right ethos but lacked the reach and digital tools to compete at scale.
So we built Comuno: a platform designed to bridge the gap between demand and supply, combining technology, compliance, and compassion to make responsible lending truly scalable.
We saw an opportunity to make fair finance work at the speed and scale people expect - without losing the values that make it fair
Choose Wisely founded
Collaboration with Fair 4 All Finace
Comuno Lauch
Mission
Vision
Mission
To use technology and data to help community finance providers reach more customers online and compete with mainstream lenders, while supporting fair and positive customer outcomes.
Integrity
We build trust through transparency and responsible design.
Collaboration
We grow with lenders, partners, and funders who share our mission.
Innovation
We use technology to make fairness efficient, not expensive.
Leadership & delivery
Comuno is led by a team with deep experience in financial technology, compliance, and community finance. Together, we bring decades of combined experience in building ethical, scalable financial platforms.
Marc Biles
CEO
Founder of Choose Wisely. Experienced in social-impact fintech and regulatory engagement.
Tara Mussell
COO
Digital strategist specialising in inclusive product design and user experience.
Mark Grimley
CCO
Bridging fintech innovation with community lender relationships.
Backed by fair finance partners
We’re proud to work with partners and supporters who share our vision of expanding access to responsible credit and financial wellbeing.
Built on trust and accountability
Comuno operates within clear governance frameworks that prioritise transparency, compliance, and measurable impact. We align our operations with FCA Consumer Duty requirements and publish regular reports on outcomes, performance, and social impact.
We maintain dedicated management accounts for all mission-driven projects, ensuring funding and partner contributions are tracked, audited, and reported independently.
- FCA-registered operations via Choose Wisely
- Dedicated management accounts for Comuno & Money Medic
- Quarterly performance and impact reporting
- External compliance and risk review (Cosegic, Vanta)
What success looks like for us
Impact for Comuno means enabling more people to access affordable credit, helping providers operate sustainably, and ensuring every applicant ends their journey better off.
Work with purpose
We’re always interested in connecting with people who share our passion for social-impact fintech. If you believe technology can make fairness scalable, we’d love to hear from you.