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UK Savings Week – Support Resources

By Richard Steed / 22nd September 2025 / Comments Off on UK Savings Week – Support Resources

Support Resources With the cost-of-living crisis affecting us all, it is alright if you are not currently in the position to save. If you need help in managing your money, here are some organisations that are ready to offer you expert and impartial advice, as well as resources. Money Helper – Free and impartial money […]

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UK Savings Week – Smart Savings Tips

By Richard Steed / 22nd September 2025 / Comments Off on UK Savings Week – Smart Savings Tips

Savings. They’re what you make of them. Whether your savings are a safety net for sudden emergencies, or a launchpad to your next business venture. A ‘just in case’ account or a ‘brand new car’ account. Savings are what you make of them. So how do we make sure we’re saving in the best way […]

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UK Savings Week – Savings FAQs

By Richard Steed / 22nd September 2025 / Comments Off on UK Savings Week – Savings FAQs

How much should I be saving? There is no ‘correct’ amount of money that you should be saving, it is all dependant on what works for you. Some people take money out for their savings as soon as they are paid, while others may put away what is left after their spending. A budgeting tool […]

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UK Savings Week – Jargon Buster

By Richard Steed / 22nd September 2025 / Comments Off on UK Savings Week – Jargon Buster

We know that alongside savings comes some unfamiliar terms and confusing words. So, we’ve put together a short list of some of the most common savings terms and what they mean. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, but it should help you get started on your savings journey. What does paying interest mean? – […]

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Message to our members and Intermediaries – Harpenden Online and Loans Origination – scheduled maintenance on Thursday 28th August

By Richard Steed / 21st August 2025 / Comments Off on Message to our members and Intermediaries – Harpenden Online and Loans Origination – scheduled maintenance on Thursday 28th August

We will be completing an upgrade to our Harpenden Online and Loans Origination platform on Thursday 28th August between 5:30pm – 8pm – so this service will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and normal service will resume after 8pm. We thank you for your patience during this […]

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Message to our Savers: Rate decreases

By Elliot Ashby / 18th August 2025 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers: Rate decreases

We consider many factors when reviewing the pricing of our savings accounts which includes the monitoring of market conditions whilst ensuring we provide our customers with fair value on their savings. We are letting you know we will be reducing the interest rates on our variable rate savings accounts. Please note we will soon be […]

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Our Harpenden branch is relocating

By Elliot Ashby / 11th August 2025 / Comments Off on Our Harpenden branch is relocating

We are excited to announce that our Harpenden branch is relocating soon. Our new home will be 52 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SP. More details will be provided in due course.

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Bank Holiday information – 25th August 2025

By Elliot Ashby / 5th August 2025 / Comments Off on Bank Holiday information – 25th August 2025

We will be closed on Monday 25th August. Any payment requests received after 3pm on Friday 22nd August will be processed on Tuesday 26th August. Any payments received after 4pm on Friday 22nd August will be applied to your account on Tuesday 26th August and back dated to the date the funds were received. Thank […]

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Harpenden Building Society appoints Commercial Director – Ben Richardson

By Elliot Ashby / 4th August 2025 / Comments Off on Harpenden Building Society appoints Commercial Director – Ben Richardson

Ben Richardson has been appointed as Commercial Director at Harpenden Building Society with the responsibility for developing Harpenden’s mortgage and savings propositions and driving their commercial and member strategy.  He joins Harpenden following fifteen years industry experience including senior roles within Santander, HSBC and Coventry Building Society. Mr Richardson commented: “I am absolutely delighted to […]

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HBS 2025 grants update

By Elliot Ashby / 19th July 2025 / Comments Off on HBS 2025 grants update

View our grants update PDF Harpenden Hopper HBS grant: £4,000 The Harpenden Hopper community minibus service continues to go from strength to strength. The Hopper minibus serves the residents of Harpenden providing a much needed link for many people who no longer drive or feel vulnerable taking their cars into the busy town centre and […]

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