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Our communities

Making local lives all together, better

We’re committed to improving lives in the communities around us. Partnering with schools and charities in our home city and beyond, we offer support and create positive change for those who need it most.  
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Better Futures

Across Coventry, our school’s programme helps primary aged children develop vital literacy and numeracy skills, while at secondary level, we’re giving young people the confidence to succeed in the world of work. 
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Better Foundations

Partnering with organisations such as Coventry Citizens Advice and social supermarkets, we help disadvantaged and vulnerable people to keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table. 

 

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Better Connections

We view our branches as community hubs. So when we meet vulnerable customers who may be experiencing loneliness, we offer company and support at regular befriending events. 

 

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Building Aspirations

We frequently invite children and young people into our head office to see the work we do and understand the real world relevance of what they’re learning at school.
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Our Charitable Foundation

If you’re a charity based in Coventry or Warwickshire, you could qualify for one of our grants. Find out more at the Heart of England Foundation. 
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Coventry Building Society's Young Writer of the Year 2025

Over 1,200 talented young writers from Coventry’s schools entered our competition, impressing our judges with their storytelling skills. Huge congratulations to our winners – you can read their successful entries here:

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Read Maisie's story (Year 3 winner)
Read Dhanvanth's story (EAL category - Year 3 winner)
Read River's story (Year 4 winner)
Read Pranavi's story (EAL category - Year 4 winner)
Read Evie's story (Year 5 winner)
Read Nikoleta's story (EAL category - Year 5 winner)
Read Bethany's story (Year 6 winner)
Read Noor's story (EAL category - Year 6 winner)

We'll be back in 2026 to find our next Young Writer of the Year!


Find out more

If you’d like more details about the work we do to support the communities around us, take a look at our latest Sustainability report.

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