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View Jon’s blog here Choosing the right savings account  – Let’s break it down Once again, I’ve been invited to channel my thoughts and perspectives – previously shared with my colleagues into a format that our members might genuinely enjoy. Choosing the right savings account to meet your goals can be a minefield, further exacerbated […]

From 1st July 2025, the Harpenden Building Society branches in Tring, Leighton Buzzard, and Radlett will no longer open on Saturdays. Our Harpenden branch will continue to operate on Saturdays as usual. This decision follows a detailed review of our members’ evolving needs, branch locations, and the alternative ways available to access accounts. We found […]

Let’s rewind to 1775, poverty is widespread across the country and nobility remains powerful. For your everyday worker of humble origins – times are difficult. Owning property and saving money is impractical and merely only an aspiration for many. Something needed to change… step forward Richard Ketley, landlord of the Golden Cross Inn in Birmingham. […]

To help raise funds for our charity of the year Keech Hospice, 18 of our colleagues are taking part in a sponsored cycle throughout the month of June. Our target is to cycle the distance between Keech Hospice in Luton, Keech’s Bedford Living Well Centre and the 38 Keech charity shops across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and […]

As part of the Society’s commitment to supporting local charities, we have so far raised £2,350 for Keech Hospice, our charity of the year for 2025. At the end of each year, employees are provided the opportunity to nominate a charity to support for the forthcoming year, before a selected committee make their decision from […]

We will be closed on Monday 26th May. Any payment requests received after 3pm on Friday 23rd May will be processed on Tuesday 27th May. Any payments received after 4pm on Friday 23rd May will be applied to your account on Tuesday 27th May and back dated to the date the funds were received. Thank […]

Across two days in March, colleagues from our Operations and Commercial teams visited Open Door in Berkhamsted, a community garden and café, to visit the amazing volunteers, learn more about the positive impact they are having on the local community and get stuck into some gardening! This was a great opportunity for our colleagues to […]

Wanting to get involved in a community and don’t know where to start? We understand it can be difficult and daunting at the same time. There are plenty of excellent places to look when you’re trying to find a community near you. You can: check your local council website contact community Facebook groups search for […]

It can be tough figuring out how to get involved in your community. So, here are ten simple tips on how to build social connections and feel more part of your community.  1. Make it fun Choose an activity you enjoy. You could join a club or group centered around your interests. 2. Get outdoors […]

Being part of a community has powerful benefits for our mental health and overall wellbeing. Below are some key benefits of being involved in a community. – Increases connection – Provides support when needed – Gives a purpose – Promotes a sense of belonging – Reduces isolation – Boosts mental health For more visit: Mental […]