Step into Christmas at your local branch
Pop in to your local branch for festive fun in the run up to the big day.
The communities our branches operate in form the heart of the Society.
We're passionate about giving back to nearby communities. Each year, we support a wide range of local organisations through our Community Support Scheme.
We consider applications in a number of different categories, including those that:
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Promote and encourage sporting activities.
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Promote and encourage activities in the arts.
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Support education and development.
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Benefit the environment.
Typical grants range between £100 and £500.
Application deadlines 2025
Applications for our Community Support Scheme funding will be considered four times a year:
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Round 1: all applications must be submitted by Friday 31 January 2025
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Round 2: all applications must be submitted by Wednesday 30 April 2025
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Round 3: all applications must be submitted by Thursday 31 July 2025
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Round 4: all applications must be submitted by Tuesday 30 September 2025
Applications received between rounds will be assessed at the next panel meeting.
Previous recipients
Volunteering
Charity partnerships
This kind donation has reinforced our view that this is a caring and community led organisation that genuinely cares and gives back to the community in which it works.
Online application form
Complete our online form to be considered in the next round of Community Support Scheme funding.
Apply nowDownloadable application form
This application form will download as a PDF. You can fill it in and either post or email it back to us.
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Our Green Community Support Scheme
As part of our plan to become a greener building society, we've launched a green version of our Community Support Scheme, supporting groups whose key focus is on environmental issues in or around our branch towns.
If you know of a group whose could use our help, select 'Green Community Support Scheme' when filling in the application form.
