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Apr
05
2017

Local community programme is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

Redwing, a Penzance-based community hub and café that helps vulnerable, local artists to promote and display their work, has received £10,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund.

Apr
04
2017

Local social enterprise is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

Kinlochlovin, a Kinlochleven-based social enterprise that encourages young people to participate in local enterprise activities to promote social inclusion and skills, has received £1,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund.

Apr
01
2017

Local community programme is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

  • The Feed, a Norwich-based social enterprise, has received £10,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund to help homeless and vulnerable people learn new skills and gain access to paid employment.
Apr
01
2017

Santander offers new regular eSaver rate

  • Regular eSaver rate increased to market-leading 5.00 per cent AER gross (fixed) for 1|2|3 World and Select customers  
  • Help to Buy ISA pays 2.00 per cent AER tax free (variable) for 1|2|3 World and Select customers  
  • Two Year Fixed Rate ISA pays 0.80 per cent AER tax free (fixed) for 1|2|3 World and Select customers
Apr
01
2017

Local community programme is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

Change Please, a central London-based community programme which provides training for homeless people to become employable baristas, has received £10,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund.

Apr
01
2017

Local social enterprise is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

Mummyshock, a Brighton-based social enterprise that supports new mothers by teaching them parenting skills and helping to build their confidence, has received £1,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund.

Apr
01
2017

Two fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits

  • 40 million Brits believe being good with money is a learned behaviour
     
  • Study also reveals Brits overspend by a collective £788 million per week
     
  • Social experiment puts children in charge of the supermarket shop to see if they can stick to a budget and if they mirror their parents’ spending habits
Mar
23
2017

Santander opens new branch at Brunel University

Santander’s new branch at Brunel University was officially opened yesterday by the bank’s Deputy CEO and Head of Retail and Business Banking, Javier San Felix and University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Julia Buckingham.

Mar
19
2017

£91 billion: the national cost of having a job in Britain - and it's rising

  • Full-time workers spend 16 per cent of annual income on work costs
     
  • Commuting costs £1,087 average per year
     
  • Childcare costs as much as £3,910 per year
     
  • Cost of working up 6 per cent since 2014 and 20 per cent since 2013
Mar
15
2017

Millions of Brits have no savings

  • Brits save an average £150 each month – a collective £81.8 billion a year
  • But a fifth have no savings at all and 18 per cent save £50 or less
  • 53% wish they had received more money advice at a younger age as 78% believe being “good with money” is a learned behaviour
Mar
10
2017

Santander UK's CEO visits University of Leeds

Nathan Bostock, Santander UK's CEO made his first official visit to the University of Leeds yesterday to meet the Vice-Chancellor, Sir Alan Langlands, and to sign a new three-year renewal agreement with further financial support for the leading UK academic institution.

Mar
10
2017

Santander strengthens Cardiff University partnership with opening of newly refurbished branch

Santander’s newly refurbished branch at Cardiff University was officially opened yesterday by Matt Hutnell, Director of Santander Universities UK and University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Riordan.

Mar
09
2017

Santander UK Chairman visits University of West England

Shriti Vadera, Chairman of Santander UK, made her first official visit to the University of West England yesterday to meet the Deputy Vice Chancellor and senior University staff, students who have benefited from the bank’s financial support, and local businesses. She also gave a lecture on Post-globalism at the University’s Faculty of Business and Law.

Mar
01
2017

Santander launches pioneering competition for first crowdfunding-led cycle scheme

  • The Santander Cycles University Competition offers universities the chance to design, create and launch their own cycle scheme
  • Finalists will crowdfund to engage their communities’ support with Santander helping to fund the two winning schemes
  • All participating universities will benefit from expert consulting to design a bespoke cycle scheme to meet their specific needs
Mar
01
2017

One in ten first time buyers cash in on the bank of gran and grandad

  • The number of First Time Buyers (FTBs) relying on their grandparents for help has increased fourfold compared to those who bought five years ago
  • One in five FTBs expect to spend over half of their salary on their deposit
  • FTBs of 2017 are more optimistic about buying compared to a year ago, with 10 million looking to buy in the next five years
Mar
01
2017

Local charity is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

  • Real Junk Food, a Manchester-based charity which provides nutritious meals for the homeless and low income families, has received £10,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund to open the city’s first waste food pay-as-you-feel café.
Mar
01
2017

York-based social investor inclusion housing relocates to larger premises with funding from Santander

  • York-based Inclusion Housing Community Interest Company (“Inclusion”), a fast-growing social enterprise business, has received £455,000 funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial to purchase new headquarters.
Mar
01
2017

67% of people in the East Midlands are concerned about loved ones falling victim to financial fraud but are failing to take action

  • Research comes as Take Five campaign and UK banks launch first ever day of national action against financial fraud
Mar
01
2017

Santander introduces new stocks and shares Isa cashback

  • Santander offers up to £100 cashback for both new and existing customers investing into a Santander Stocks and Shares ISA
  • Customers can earn 0.5% cashback on the amount invested during the offer period
  • A wide range of investments from across the market are available and can be made via the Santander Investment Hub - a secure, efficient, straightforward platform which aims to make investments more affordable and accessible to all
Mar
01
2017

Local social enterprise is one of the first to receive support from new crowdfunding partnership

Moments Café and Dementia Hub, a Plymouth-based social enterprise, has received £4,000 of matched funding from Santander’s new Changemaker Fund to finish its new dementia friendly café and hub in the city centre.