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Message to our Savers – rate increase 1st June 2022

By Richard Steed / 11th May 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers – rate increase 1st June 2022

We are increasing our savings rates for the following accounts from Wednesday 1st June 2022: ISA accounts will increase by 0.25% AER* to 0.55% AER 30 days’ Notice Accounts will increase by 0.25% AER to 0.60% AER 90 days’ Notice Accounts will increase by 0.25% AER to 0.65% AER 120 days’ Notice Accounts will increase […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week – we can all play a part

By Richard Steed / 9th May 2022 / Comments Off on Mental Health Awareness Week – we can all play a part

Mental Health Awareness Week, 9th – 15th May is an opportunity for the whole UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ which has had a huge impact on physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our […]

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Results of resolutions

By Richard Steed / 5th May 2022 / Comments Off on Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Results of resolutions

Friday 22nd April 2022 – Important Information We would like to thank all our members who participated in the 2022 AGM. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome you back in person. You can read the Chair’s Statement and Chief Executive Review (in addition to other information on the performance of the Society […]

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Talking Helps – Youth Talk

By Richard Steed / 4th May 2022 / Comments Off on Talking Helps – Youth Talk

Talking Helps… 32% increase – St Albans young people asking for mental health support Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 – 15 May is an opportunity for the whole UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ which has had a huge impact on physical and mental health during the […]

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Our Mortgages – SVR increases on our product range…

By Richard Steed / 19th April 2022 / Comments Off on Our Mortgages – SVR increases on our product range…

We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 4.19% to 4.54% from 1st May 2022. In recent months the Bank of England has increased its Base Rate by 0.65%, from 0.1% to 0.75%. As a result of this we will be increasing our Standard Variable Rate by 0.35% to 4.54%, effective from 1st May 2022. […]

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Message to our Savers – 30 Days’ Notice & Cash ISA – 1st May 2022

By Richard Steed / 11th April 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers – 30 Days’ Notice & Cash ISA – 1st May 2022

From 1st May 2022 our savings rates for our 30 Days’ Notice Account and Cash ISA are being increased as outlined below. • 30 Days’ Notice will increase from 0.25% AER* to 0.35% AER • Cash ISA will increase from 0.20% AER to 0.30% AER View our full Savings products range *AER stands for annual […]

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Friday 22nd April 2022

By Richard Steed / 28th March 2022 / Comments Off on Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Friday 22nd April 2022

This year’s AGM will be held at Rothamsted Conference Centre, Rothamsted Enterprises, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ on Friday 22 April 2022 at 1.30pm. Members unable to attend in person will also be able to view the proceedings online and will be able to ask questions of the Board in advance of the AGM. […]

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Members advice for supporting UK Government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme

By Richard Steed / 24th March 2022 / Comments Off on Members advice for supporting UK Government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme

We are all deeply saddened by the conflict and humanitarian crisis occurring in the Ukraine and we fully support the current Government scheme ‘Homes for Ukraine’ – to help and aid Ukrainian refugees. Homeowners across the UK now have the option to open their homes to refugees fleeing the war. The scheme will enable individuals, […]

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How to avoid charity fraud when donating and supporting the Ukraine

By Richard Steed / 4th March 2022 / Comments Off on How to avoid charity fraud when donating and supporting the Ukraine

Understandably, many of us want to help and show our support to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. If you’re looking to provide support through a donation, here’re a few tips for how to do it safely: Check carefully before giving – you’re best off sticking to well-known organisations that have a history of […]

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Online Services – important updates Thursday 24th February

By Richard Steed / 22nd February 2022 / Comments Off on Online Services – important updates Thursday 24th February

We’re constantly improving our service to you We wanted to let you know we will be carrying out some customary scheduled maintenance on our Online Services platform. This will mean that between 7am and 8am on Thursday 24th February the platform will be temporarily unavailable for all customers to use, whilst we complete the upgrade […]

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