Next week we’re celebrating National Inclusion Week. 💙

We’re excited to be hosting events with all of our networks, and inviting some fantastic, inspiring guests into our head office!

#NationalInclusionWeek

Our Home Happiness Index 2023 found that first-time buyers are now more concerned about the cost of living rather than getting a mortgage.

Read our full findings and how we can help you own your first home: bit.ly/3QadF8p

Our Community Fund grant nominations close tomorrow.
If you’re a member and have a charity or group in mind that could benefit from a grant through our Community Fund at the Community Foundation, get your nominations in now!
Find out more here:
bit.ly/3XABRBq

Our Community Fund grant nominations are open, but not for long! ⏱️
This year, we’ve increased our maximum grant to £5,000.
Nominations close on Tuesday 29th of August, you must be a member to vote, to find out more and nominate: bit.ly/3XABRBq

For more than a decade, we have proudly partnered with the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, since 2019 have funded the trainee specialist cancer research nurse role at the Centre.

Last year this position was filled by Ashleigh, read more about the work she has done: bit.ly/3OWKyV6

Our Home Happiness Index 2023 explores the hopes and concerns of first-time buyers across the UK.
When looking for a home, their priorities have remained consistent since the pandemic.
Read our full findings and how we can help you own your first home: bit.ly/3QadF8p

We’re excited to share the news that we are opening a new branch in Newcastle City Centre, moving into the former French Connection shop at Monument. 🎉
Whilst banks continue to close branches, we’re investing in branches across the region.
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Our Community Fund nominations are open, we’re excited to help more amazing charities and organisations across our region.
We’ve already provided more than £2.3m in financial support.
You must be a member to nominate, find out more here:
bit.ly/3XABRBq

The Bank of England has increased the base rate by 0.25% to 5.25%. We are in the process of reviewing our rates.

We are here to support you and we encourage you to talk to us if you are concerned about your finances.

Find out more ➡ bit.ly/3Qp299f

Today we’ve announced our half year results.

Find out how we’ve supported our customers and communities so far this year, whilst continuing to provide savers and borrowers with good value.

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#OurSocietyOur2023

Your entries to our Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne colouring competition are just baa-rilliant. (👏🐏
There are only a few more days to get your entries in, drop off your sheet to your local branch before 5pm on Friday.
You can find out more and see the T&Cs here: bit.ly/3pYNNBC

Did you know we offer our colleagues enhanced family leave?

We know that family is important, and we want to support our colleagues, especially during these huge milestone moments.

Want to find out about more of our benefits? Take a look here: bit.ly/3n64BFa

We’re delighted to have been able to support YMCA Newcastle through our Community Fund at the Community Foundation
The grant was used to tackle social isolation among older people by supporting their free friendship group at Walker Parish Church.
Read more: bit.ly/3OsrWfj

We care about our people, that’s why we’ve partnered with Medicash to offer healthcare cash plans to our colleagues. 💙
Not only are you covered, but you can also add up to four dependent children and add a partner for an extra charge. 🙌
Find out more: bit.ly/3psNoHo

❕ We’re hiring ❕

Area Manager, North Yorkshire

We’re excited to open this opportunity externally for the first time, join our branch leadership team and work collaboratively with other area managers.

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3DuPTfP

We’re looking for nominations for our Community Fund grants. 👀
This year we’re looking for causes that support:
💼 Employability
🍽 Food poverty
💰 Debt Management
🏡 Homelessness
🌳 Environment
You must be a member to nominate, find out more here:
bit.ly/3XABRBq

We have two exciting opportunities to join our dynamic marketing team. Play a key part in helping to connect with customers in a meaningful way.
⭐ Marketing Manager – Mortgages
⭐ Campaign Marketing Specialist (Family Leave Cover)
Find out more and apply: bit.ly/2RihUSV

Our colleagues love to get involved and help their communities make positive changes.

Here is a look into what our colleagues have been up to in the past few weeks!

Read more about volunteering at Newcastle Building Society: bit.ly/3OuMQuy

We’re beaming with 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 after this weekend. 🌈💙🥰
It was fantastic to be involved in Northernpride this weekend, our colleagues had a lot of fun in the march, and it’s safe to say the glitter bar went down extremely well! ✨
#NorthernPride

This week we launched our Race Network, where our mission is to raise awareness, educate, and foster acceptance.
We’re excited to share more of our networks and the amazing work they are doing, keep your eyes peeled! 👀