We exist to help our communities grow, so they can do great things today and even better things tomorrow.
We take pride in being a force for good. Our tailored services and unwavering dedication to supporting our communities are what sets us apart. If you're a saver looking to get more out of your money, a borrower wanting to explore your mortgage options, or a person or organisation eager to grow with us, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
We deliver a compelling proposition for savers, offering a broad range of savings accounts. Our purpose is to keep your money safe while providing exceptional customer service to make your money work harder for you.
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We provide an attractive offering for borrowers who use us directly or through a broker. A core part of our purpose is to deliver a fantastic service and competitive mortgage rates to help people buy their dream properties.
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We’ve developed an inclusive and engaging hybrid workplace, allowing our colleagues to be themselves and grow their careers with us.
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We champion the amazing people and organisations in Leek and our surrounding areas.
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As an independent mutual building society with more than 160 years of experience, our values outline our commitment to supporting the communities we serve in Leek and our surrounding areas. Explore our values below.
We continually innovate to raise the bar on member experience, proposition and value.
We initiate and own opportunities and challenges.
We're one team, working together to realise opportunities and solve challenges through the eyes of our communities.
We're ethical and objective in how we measure performance and risk.
With over 160 years of experience, we’re proud to offer reliable savings accounts and mortgage products. Supported by exceptional customer service, we’re an independent mutual building society committed to providing long-term value, personalised financial support, and competitive solutions to all our new and existing members.
But don’t just take our word for it. We were honoured to be named the UK’s Best Specialist Mortgage Provider at the 2025 British Bank Awards.
Our customers have also given us an excellent rating of 4.90 out of 5 on Smart Money People - the UK’s leading independent financial review platform.
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The Charitable Foundation was established as part of our commitment to our local communities, providing grants to support local schemes and good causes across our Heartlands.
Being socially responsible is very important to us. Read more about our commitment to managing our impact on the environment.
Our Non-Executive and Executive Directors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Board. Learn more about our directors here.
We’re committed to creating a diverse and balanced workforce because we know different people bring different ideas, skills and perspectives. That's why we've signed up to the Women in Finance Charter.
The Society’s rules are our main constitutional document and set out the principles and basis on which the Society is governed.
If you need support, there are a few ways you can contact us.
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