Age Uk, Marie Curie and Variety the children's charity

Savings & Investments

Caring Saver (Issue 2)

Helping you, helping others


Each year Leeds Building Society will make a donation equivalent to 1% of the average balance in all Caring Saver accounts. This is shared equally between our charity partners; Age UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Variety Club Children’s Charity and the Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation.

The Caring Saver is the kind of account that appeals to your head as well as your heart. It offers you an attractive rate of interest whatever your investment, plus access to your money.

Summary Box
Key Product Information for our Savings Account(s)
Account Name Caring Saver (Issue 2)
Interest Rates (AERs) 0.55% Gross§ p.a./AER† (Variable)

Each year, Leeds Building Society will make a donation equivalent to
1% of the average balance held in all Caring Saver accounts to named charities of the Society's choice, which are currently: Age UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Variety Club Children’s Charity and the Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation.
Tax Status The gross rate(s) of interest shown will be payable net of the appropriate rate of income tax (which may be reclaimed by non-taxpayers) or, subject to the required certification, gross. The tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each customer and may be subject to change in the future.
Conditions for bonus payment There is no bonus available on this account.
Withdrawal arrangements Four withdrawals may be made each calendar year without notice or loss of interest subject to the minimum balance of £500 being maintained. Further withdrawals are subject to 30 days loss of interest or an equivalent amount.
Access Account can be opened and operated through any of our branches or by post.

Rates correct as at 12 December 2011.

Other Product Features:

Minimum and maximum investment and operating balance:

The minimum investment and operating balance is £500 and the maximum investment and operating balance is £1,000,000 (£2,000,000 for joint accounts).

When is interest paid?

Interest is calculated daily and paid annually on 1 May.

How is interest paid?

Interest can be either credited to the account or transferred either to another building society/bank account or to another account held with the Society.

Your Interest... In Theirs

We're delighted to support a wide range of community and charitable projects throughout the UK. We'd like to help more people and feel that you would like to do more too. You can help further by participating in our 'Your Interest... In Theirs' scheme.

It only takes a moment to donate... but just think of the difference it could make.

In addition to the donation made from the Caring Saver, the pence amount of your annual interest could also be donated to Age UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Variety Club Children’s Charity and the Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation. The maximum amount you donate through the scheme can be only 99p per account each year, but if all our members participate, it adds up to an amount that could make a real difference! The money will be split equally between the four charities on the same date as the rest of the interest is credited to your account, so once you've agreed to donate, you don't need to do anything else.

If you do not wish to participate in the scheme, simply complete the section within the application form. If you change your mind, you can stop your donation at any time by contacting your local branch or calling us on 0113 225 7777. By agreeing to donate the pence interest from your account(s) with the Society, you are agreeing that this is a variation to the Society’s General Investment Terms & Conditions.

§ Gross means the rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law. † AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

Leeds Building Society is a member of the Building Societies’ Association. The Society is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, compensation may be available if the Society cannot meet its liabilities in respect of this product, please see the General Investment Terms and Conditions for full details.

The Society is covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service. We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversation with the Society to ensure consistent service levels (including staff training). The Society's main business is the provision of savings products, mortgages and general insurance. The Society offers some investment products that may be operated through branches and by post and certain products which can be operated by post only.

Leeds Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our registration number is 164992. You can check this on the FSA register by visiting the FSA website at www.fsa.gov.uk or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.

Other taxes or costs may exist that are not paid by Leeds Building Society.

The Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our FSA registration number is 164992.

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