Behind the scenes: how our colleagues have been helping
It’s been a strange few months, hasn’t it? Just like our members and the rest of the country, we’ve had to adapt quickly to the new circumstances.
Read moreFor Members
As a Leeds Building Society member you're more than just a customer. We're a mutual building society which means we are wholly owned by our members.
Here's to two amazing years of fundraising
We’ve spent the past two years fundraising for Samaritans, as they support the people who need them the most. Now we’ve come to the end of our partnership, we want to look back on our incredible achievements together.
Read moreRainbow pictures: and the winner is...
We know it’s been a strange few weeks. But we’ve also seen communities pulling together to offer each other hope – and we think it’s important to celebrate that.
Read moreHow to teach your kids about money during lockdown
Do you remember the first time you had your own money? Maybe it was your weekly pocket money? A fiver tucked into a birthday card? Earning a few pennies from the paper round?
Read moreCoronavirus scams: what they are and how to avoid them
We know this is a confusing and worrying time for many people. And this can make us feel desperate for help or good news. Sadly, this presents a perfect opportunity for fraudsters to try to take advantage.
Read moreWin a special Leeds Rhinos prize
Have you got a favourite player you’ve always wanted to meet? Maybe you’re eager to get your hands on a signed shirt or a guided tour of the stadium? Whatever it is, we’re making it happen.
Read moreWe're committed to supporting our communities
As a Society, we’re committed to supporting our members and the communities they’re part of. One way we do this is through our colleague volunteering scheme.
Read moreShow the world some love this Valentine's Day
Whether it be your partner, friend or even your pet, there’s quite possibly someone very special you’re planning to treat this Valentine’s Day. But for the sake of our shared planet, you may want to consider some of our waste-free ways to spread the love.
Read moreSocial media: let's get connected
If you’re partial to a little scroll through social media, be sure to follow our Leeds Building Society accounts. We share updates and news from across the Society on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on a daily basis. It really is the best place to keep up-to-date with what we’re up to.
Read moreWe're continuing to reduce our carbon footprint
At Leeds Building Society, we’re serious about doing our bit for the environment. So we’re proud to say that 2019 marks the third year we’ve held the Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon.
Read moreWe've been accredited with the Fair Tax Mark again
In 2018 we became the first national high street bank or building society to receive the Fair Tax Mark. We’re very proud to have done so once again for 2019.
Read moreMaking space for Samaritans: a huge thank you
You probably already know, but here at Leeds Building Society we’ve been incredibly proud to sponsor Leeds Rhinos since 2006 – the longest front shirt sponsorship in Super League history. And you may have also already seen that back in the summer we did something very special with that partnership…
Read moreShining a spotlight: Romance Scams
In this third and final article for our annual Financial Crime Awareness Week, we’re focusing on romance scams.
Read moreShining a spotlight: Rogue Traders
Welcome back! You might’ve already seen it’s our annual Financial Crime Awareness Week for colleagues at the moment. And because we’re busy talking all things fraud across the business, we’re also sharing some tips with our members too.
Read moreFinancial Crime Awareness Week: how fraud savvy are you?
It’s Financial Crime Awareness Week for our colleagues here at Leeds Building Society. And because we’re busy talking all things scams within the business, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to share some tips with our members too.
Read moreWhat does community mean to you?
At Leeds Building Society, we’ve always believed in the power of communities. Whether it’s our founders coming together back in the day to help each other have a place to call home; a local branch celebrating 50 years on their local high street; or completing your local parkrun on a cold, blustery Saturday morning.
Read moreHalfway mark: what have we been up to so far this year?
You might have seen we released our interim results at the beginning of the month, which saw the society remain secure and stable despite an uncertain economic climate.
Read moreWarning: THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY (WHICH MAY BE YOUR HOME) MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
We're looking for our next charity partner!
Following an incredibly rewarding and successful two year partnership with Samaritans, we’re now starting our search for the Society’s next charity partner, starting from April 2020.
Read moreJoin us as we make space for Samaritans
To drive awareness of mental wellbeing, we are bringing our fantastic partners together in an exciting way. We’re making space for Samaritans on the Rhinos’ shirts by swapping our logo for theirs for one very special match.
Read moreCycling coast to coast for Samaritans
21 of our amazing colleagues swapped their suits for cycle shorts last month and hopped on their bikes for Samaritans!
Read moreHolidaying in the UK: the ultimate 'staycation'
With our roots in beautiful Yorkshire, we don’t have to be convinced that holidaying in the UK can be just as picturesque as going abroad.
Read moreIncreasing our volunteering target: challenge accepted
What a few years it’s been! Together our colleagues have absolutely smashed the volunteering target we set for the Society back in 2016 - more than quadrupling our efforts.
Read moreCelebrating Fair Tax Week 2019
This month we’ve joined other like-minded organisations in celebrating Fair Tax Week (6-14 July, incorporating Tax Justice Sunday, 7 July) – because we’re proud to say what we pay.
Read moreBranch birthdays for Reading and Southampton
This June we’ve been celebrating 50 years since our Reading and Southampton branches first opened their doors.
Read moreMeet our marathon runners
We were founded on the simple principle of people helping people. Now over 140 years later, our charity partnership and work in local communities helps us to keep doing just that.
Read moreDon't let holiday fraudsters spoil your summer
Whether you’re chasing sunsets or ski slopes, or simply the great British seaside, holiday fraud is a real risk. And it can happen to even the savviest of people.
Read moreBuilding societies vs banks: the customers' verdict is in...
With so many financial providers out there these days – from digital start-ups to well-known high-street banks and building societies – making the right choice for your mortgage or savings isn’t always easy.
Read moreEquality, diversity & inclusion: doing what's right for our colleagues
We’ve got an important ambition here at Leeds Building Society – to have an inclusive culture which enables our colleagues with a diverse range of skills, experiences, backgrounds and opinions to flourish, without barriers.
Read moreWe've been Fair Tax Mark accredited
We’re really proud to be the first national high-street bank or building society to receive the Fair Tax Mark accreditation.
Read moreYour e-newsletter ideas
We’re always looking for ways to improve our e-newsletter, and we want to make sure we give our members what they want. We recently asked you what you’d like to read about in future, and were excited to see you take this chance to make your opinions heard! Thanks to all who took part in our survey, we’ve collected lots of great ideas…
Read more6 Signs Your Email is a Scam
We’ve all received one – a fishy text from an unknown number, a flashing online pop-up, a phone call exclaiming you’ve won a competition you never entered. However, it seems that one of the most common ways that fraudsters will try and scam us is via email.
Read moreTop tips to get you ready for summer
At this time of year it’s exciting to make summer plans, but it is easy to forget the small details that could potentially spell disaster for your holidays. Take a look at our top tips on how to make sure you’re ready for summer.
Read moreScams you might not know about but should
There are lots of scams happening every single day and the biggest give away is this - if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! Beware of these common scams...
Read moreHow to stay safe on social media
Social media has become part of everyday life for many of us. Whether you use it to keep in touch with friends or to follow your favourite brands you should learn how to stay safe on social media.
Read more11 golden rules to keep you safe from common frauds
Do you know your phishing from your vishing or smishing? Admittedly these terms sound funny but if you fall victim to one of these frauds it’s no laughing matter...
Read moreAGM 2017 round-up
Every year we invite members to vote and help shape the future of our Society in the AGM. As a member you have the opportunity to vote on who makes up our Board of directors and how our Society is run. So you may be wondering, what exactly happened at the meeting?
Read moreThe Spring Budget 2017: what it could mean for you
A summary of Philip Hammond's spring budget statement 2017, and how his announcements could affect you.
Read moreCharitable Foundation hits 1.5 million pounds in donations
We’re celebrating a huge milestone this year – the Leeds Building Society Foundation has reached £1.5 million in donations! The Foundation, run independently to the Society, was established to support UK charities committed to relieving hardship and suffering and awards grants of up to £1,000 to good causes based near our branches and offices.
Read moreHow we've helped our members
Whether it's saving for their home, going on that holiday of a lifetime, or paying for their big day, we've always worked to help our members do more with their money. Here are a few of the things we've helped our members achieve over the years.
Read moreIf I were Chancellor...
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, our members have revealed what they would do if they were Chancellor. Scrapping tax on savings interest and cracking down on tax evasion were hot topics in our latest TalkingPoint member's forum.
Read moreThe Autumn Statement Explained
On 23rd November, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond will deliver his Autumn Statement - the first big financial announcement since Brexit. We've broken down some of the big issues the Chancellor might discuss.
Read morePass on something legendary
Have you ever considered leaving a donation to a favourite charity in your Will? Leaving a gift in your Will is a legendary thing to do and enables charities to continue their vital work. This year, Remember a Charity Week recognises living legends who pass on a legacy through their giving.
Read moreMaking your vote really count
We used our online member forum, TalkingPoint, to find out which charities you wanted us to support at our AGM earlier this year. You chose to support homeless charities and organisations supporting adults and children with physical and mental disabilities – Depaul and Sense.
Read moreProtecting yourself against online identity theft
Online identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the United Kingdom. In this guide, we explain how criminals steal online identities, which information you need to protect, and how you can go about protecting it.
Read moreLet's talk EU Referendum
The upcoming referendum is high on the agenda at the moment, with lots of discussion going on about what could happen and what it might mean for Britain
Read moreYou told us, we listened
We're always thinking about ways to help make it easier for you to manage your money, which is why we asked you to share your thoughts on how we could improve our online experience.
Read more10 facts about Leeds Building Society
2015 is Leeds Building Society's 140 anniversary year. Here we take a look back through our history with a list of 10 facts you might not have known about Leeds Building Society.
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