We believe we have a responsibility to support the communities in which our members live. Whether that's by raising funds for good causes, offering more direct support to local organisations or simply by reducing our impact on the environment, we have a part to play.

Charity of the Year

In 2008 we worked with Macmillan Cancer Support raising well over £50,000. In 2007 we worked with Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) again raising funds and offering practical support using the skills and expertise of our people to help with local initiatives.

This year we're forming a longer-term relationship with Age Concern and Help the Aged, chosen as our Corporate Charity by our Members' Council and members of staff.

Coventry Building Society Charitable Foundation

The Foundation makes donations to registered charities that are based or active within the region covered by our branch network. The Foundation is now in its 11th year and has so far donated well over £600,000 across hundreds of smaller local charities.

For more information about the Foundation, including details on how to apply for support, click here>>

Educational Support

One of our key focus areas is improving financial awareness especially with younger people. We're a member of the UK Finance Academy and work closely with the Warwickshire Business Education Partnership mentoring local school children and sharing our financial knowledge.

People make the difference

All our staff are given a minimum of a day's paid leave every year to work for the charitable or community initiative of their choice. In addition, a staff matching scheme means that the Society matches funds raised by staff members for charitable causes.

A greener Society

We all know that individually we can do more to reduce our impact on the environment. Our Head Office sites now use 'green' electricity, sourced from wind farms, bio-fuels and hydro-electric power. We've put more information than ever before online, to reduce our paper use. Where we do need to print brochures and leaflets, over 95% are printed on recycled materials.

We're also working with the Carbon Trust to become more energy efficient, so saving the planet might also mean saving more money that can be passed back to you through our competitive products.