Savings accounts for charities.

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Supporting local charities is in our DNA.
We offer a friendly welcome to local charities looking for a straightforward savings account for their funds.
Our charity savings accounts can help your charity earn a return on its cash. So don’t leave it languishing in a current account, when you could be earning a more competitive rate of interest.
Whichever account you go for, your charity will benefit from saving surplus funds, earning a favourable return on excess cashflow and added capital.
And the more you save, the more interest you’ll earn to help boost your charity’s income.
Account Name
Rate
Apply by
Withdrawals
Balance Restrictions
Type
Full Details
35 Day Notice Charity Saver
A variable rate notice account
Variable
A variable rate notice account
Rate
3.65%
Gross*/AER**
Access Type
Branch, post
Withdrawals
35 Days Notice or Interest Penalty
Minimum Balance
£15,000 – £1,000,000
Variable
*Gross
The rate paid with no income tax deducted. For more information on your Personal Savings Allowance, please refer to www.gov.uk
**AER (Annual Equivalent Rate)
A rate which illustrates what the gross rate would be if the interest was paid and added once each year. This helps you compare more easily the return you can expect from your savings over time.
Savings
The different types of savings accounts for charities and not-for-profits in the UK.
Our 35 Day Notice Charity Saver is reserved exclusively for charities and offers a beneficial rate for their savings.
Alternatively, our Business 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond or Business 90 Day Notice Account can help your charity save for more long-term goals.
Or our Everyday Business Saver account is perfect if you want more flexible access to your funds, so that you can take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
Our handy savings account finder has details of our full range of charity savings accounts to help you decide which option is best for your organisation.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about savings accounts for charities.
Yes, charities can have a savings account. Our 35 Day Notice Charity Saver is specially designed to meet the needs of registered charities, while our Business 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond, Business 90 Day Notice and Everyday Business Saver accounts are open to charities, limited companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
Building society charity savings accounts pay interest gross. However, unlike a commercial business, charities don’t generally have to pay tax on their savings interest.
As with personal accounts, the best account for your charity will depend on your goals. Our 35 Day Notice Charity Saver and Everyday Business Saver instant access accounts will help with saving for short term goals and allow you to take advantage of opportunities to grow your business as they arise.
Or, if you’re saving for the long term, why not consider our Business 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond or Business 90 Day Notice Account.
Broadly speaking, charity savings accounts work in much the same way as personal savings accounts. Take a look at the full range of products on offer, select the best one for your charity’s needs, deposit your funds and watch your savings grow over time.
Use our handy savings account finder to view our full range of charity savings accounts and find out which option is best for your organisation.
Our charity savings accounts are available to organisations based in our local postcode areas AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, LU, NR, PE or SG. They aren’t available to sole traders, unregistered charities, informal partnerships or clubs. Other restrictions may apply, so please check the individual product terms and conditions.
To open an account, you’ll need to book an appointment with your branch or regional manager to complete an application form and make a deposit. Speak to us today to book your appointment. Alternatively, you can post your application form to us. Please note, charity savings accounts cannot be opened online or over the phone though.
To check any access restrictions which may be in place you will need to check the individual product terms and conditions.
To view the maximum balance for a charity savings account you will need to check the individual product terms and conditions.
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