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.
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
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 moreIn this third and final article for our annual Financial Crime Awareness Week, we’re focusing on romance scams.
Read moreWelcome 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 moreIt’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 moreAt 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 moreFollowing 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 moreTo 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 more21 of our amazing colleagues swapped their suits for cycle shorts last month and hopped on their bikes for Samaritans!
Read moreWith 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 moreWhat 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 moreThis 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 moreThis June we’ve been celebrating 50 years since our Reading and Southampton branches first opened their doors.
Read moreWe 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 moreWhether 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 moreWith 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 moreWe’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’re really proud to be the first national high-street bank or building society to receive the Fair Tax Mark accreditation.
Read moreWe’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 moreWe’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 moreAt 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 moreReducing our environmental impact forms part of our commitment to do what’s right for our members, colleagues and communities. In 2017 we achieved the Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon.
Read moreThere 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 moreSocial 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 moreDo 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 moreEvery 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 moreA summary of Philip Hammond's spring budget statement 2017, and how his announcements could affect you.
Read moreWe’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 moreWhether 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 moreAhead 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 moreOn 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 moreHave 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 moreWe 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 moreOnline 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 moreThe 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 moreWe'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 more2015 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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