Community Savings Account

A fee-free easy access savings account for community groups and businesses

We want to help support our local clubs, schools, societies, charities, and businesses with what they do by providing them with a simple instant access savings account. There are no charges associated with these accounts.  

Our easy access community savings account offers you an ethical and secure place to invest locally up to £60,000. 

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Our Community Accounts offer the following free of charge:

  • Instant Access Savings Account - to receive and withdraw funds
  • Counter Service available Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm
  • Online Banking (dependent on signing rules)
  • Payroll Savings Scheme for Employees
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Use of Our Meeting Room, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

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Key features of the Community Savings Account:

Minimum/Maximum Balance £5 - £60,000 
Ways to Save
  • Deposit cash or cheques at our main office
  • Standing orders
  • Electronic transfers
Ways to withdraw
  • Withdrawals via cash, cheque, or electronic transfer can be made at our main office
  • Using our mobile app or online banking you can request for transfers to be made to another bank account
  • Requests can be made via telephone
Dividend Dependent on whether we make a surplus, we offer members a return on their savings in the form of a dividend. This is agreed by our members at the Annual General Meeting.
Online Access View your balance online and request for transfers to be made. Our mobile app and online banking facilities allow our members across North Yorkshire and the Northeast to access their accounts on the go, 24/7! Subject to your signing rules.
Paper Statements Paper statements are available on request.
Documents You will need signatory IDs and your constitution to open the account. 
Your money is safe with us All deposits of up to £120,000 are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Please check the FSCS handbook for guidance on business protection limits. 

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