Mehewara is a unique project from HNBF that derives its funding from the voluntary contributions of staff members, which is used to engage in socially responsible and charitable activities. This concept was developed by HNB Finance employees as a response to the needs of less fortunate groups and individuals during times of need. Through a range of successful projects, the Mehewara Fund continues to help hundreds of families tide over difficult times.
Responding to the critical needs of the people affected by severe floods in the Nawalapitiya region, HNB FINANCE PLC’s Nawalapitiya Branch spearheaded an expedited campaign on...
Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently donated dry rations and essentials to 100 visually impaired families in Seeduwa, through its Mehewara initia...
HNB FINANCE PLC, one of the leading finance companies in Sri Lanka, recently donated books and equipment including a computer and an in-school library to the students of Wadinagala...
An Initiative by HNB finance to inspire young minds to create whilst educating both the young and the old about the importance of savings and how to do so effectively.
HNB Finance aids a financially downtrodden family in Matale through its innovative initiative the Mehewara Social Fund. The unique project maintained solely through the monthly con...
HNB Finance established a water purification system and renovated the Mohoththuwarama Primary School in Kalpitiya as a part of its sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility initi...
Being socially conscious is one of our core values at HNB Finance
Being socially conscious is one of our core values at HNB Finance, that’s why we believe in contributing to the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka through the systematical advancement of financial inclusion. By addressing financial inclusion issues and promoting financial literacy in a consistent and focused manner we intend to significantly improve the socio-economic status of our customers. The majority of the products in our portfolio are focused to fund and enrich micro-businesses and SMEs while improving their savings habits. The 79-strong island-wide branch network and the 820 ATM network supported by HNB provide financial access to customers even in the furthermost regions of the country.
| Macro Dimension | Indicator | Measurement | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic wellbeing | Economic value created | Rs. Million | 621 | 765 |
| Economic value distributed to: | – | – | ||
| Depositors and Lenders | Rs. Million | 7,565 | ||
| Employees | Rs. Million | 1,598 | ||
| Government | Rs. Million | 396 | ||
| Operating Costs | Rs. Million | 4,519 | 3,725 | |
| Environment and landscape | Water consumption | m3 | 22,088 | 21,075 |
| Reduction in paper consumption (Units) | Kg | 4,578,500 | 4,866,500 | |
| Electricity consumption | kWh | 2,115,113 | 2,475,969 | |
| Business sophistication | Total outlets | Number | 79 | 79 |
| Total branches | Number | 79 | 79 | |
| Branches outside western province | Number | 58 | 58 | |
| Gold loan centres | Number | 67 | 74 | |
| Infrastructure and quality of services | Investment in intangible assets | Rs. Million | ||
| Customers for online transactions | Number | |||
| Cumulative investment in PPE | Rs. Million | 1,897 | ||
| Employee wellbeing | Total workforce | Number | 2,004 | 1,931 |
| Employees hired | Number | 963 | 661 | |
| Training programs carried out | Number | 919 | ||
| Investment on training and development | Rs. Million | |||
| Total training hours | Hours | 34,923 | 12,646 | |
| Average hours of training per employee | Hours | 17 | 6.5 | |
| Staff remuneration and benefits | Rs. Million | 1,598 | 2,071 | |
| Reputation | Brand value (Brand Finance) | Rs. Million | 722 | |
| Brand ranking (Brand Finance) | Number | 65 | ||
| Brand Strength (Brand Finance) | Rating | A- | A- | |
| Credit rating (Fitch Rating) | Rating | BBB+ | A | |
| Customers | Total customer base | Number | 264,093 | 264,156 |
| Customer financial solutions | Number | – | – |
