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View our Jon’s savings blog PDF Money. It’s not going away, and it’s one of the most essential parts of our lives, and yet, for many, it’s still one of the hardest things to talk about. Whether it’s how much we earn, how much we save, or how we manage debt, money conversations are often […]
Read MoreWatling View For the third year running, eleven colleagues from across the Society visited Watling View School in St Albans for a day this summer to help give their facilities a spruce up ahead of the new term in September. Watling View is a special school catering for over 100 pupils aged 2-19 with a […]
Read MoreView our phishing PDF It’s been reported that 28%* of the population were hybrid workers at the end of 2024. There are so many benefits that working from home offers for both employees and companies: more flexible hours, increased productivity, and just a better work-life balance – especially being able to sit in the sun […]
Read MoreView our PDF about doorstep scams Doorstep scams occur when someone comes to your front door to either scam you out of your money, personal information or even to gain access to your home to steal valuable items. Scammers conducting this type of fraud can take many different forms including door-to-door sales, traders, charity collectors, […]
Read MoreHarpenden Hopper HBS Grant £4,000 The Harpenden Hopper is a community minibus service that has become much more than just a means of getting from A to B. The Hopper is a lifeline for many within Harpenden and a vehicle of inclusion and independence. Read more about our grant to Harpenden Hopper South Side Studios […]
Read MoreImportant notice: On Tuesday 7th October our staff will be on company training between 3:45pm – 4:15pm, therefore all our phone lines will be unavailable during this time period. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and our service will resume again at 4:15pm.
Read MoreImportant notice: On Tuesday 14th October our staff will be on company training, therefore all our branches will close at 12:30pm. Phone lines will close from 1:30pm. Any payment requests received after 12:30pm on Tuesday 14th October will be processed on Wednesday 15th October. Any payments received after 12pm on Tuesday 14th October will be […]
Read MoreWe’re currently experiencing an issue with our Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) system, which may prevent some customers from accessing their online accounts. Our technical team is actively reviewing the issue, and we’re working to resolve it as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work […]
Read MoreUK Savings Week 2025 UK Savings Week is all about getting people to think about savings, whether they’re frequent savers or first-timers. Even for those who are unable to save at the moment, UK Savings Week encourages us to take a closer look at our finances and understand what we’re seeing. This week, we urge […]
Read MoreWhat are the main types of savings accounts? With so many different types of savings accounts out there, it can be quite daunting to make sure you’re picking the right one. Here are some of the main types of savings accounts to help keep you informed. Easy Access Accounts: Also known as instant savings accounts, […]
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