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Leek United goes to 'The Gambia' |
Date: 4/7/2008 |
| Following the arrival of their new uniforms in January, Leek United Building Society has decided to ... | |
Leek United goes to 'The Gambia' |
Date: 4/7/2008 |
Following the arrival of their new uniforms in January, Leek United Building Society has decided to send all their ‘old’ uniforms to The Gambia.The uniforms have been packed into boxes and will be hand delivered by two local men, Rob Hadnum and Reg Davies, who, last year, set up a charity project called ‘SENDS’ (Sandally Education ‘n’ Development Scheme). ‘As Rob and Reg have worked tremendously hard for their project in The Gambia and Leek United were looking to send their old uniforms overseas, this seemed the ideal proposition’, commented Nicola Plant, of Leek United’s HR Department. Both men were pleased to be able to assist by taking the uniforms and Reg said that ‘It is nice to know that local companies think of us when they feel they have something which may be of use to people less fortunate than ourselves. We thank Leek United for their generosity. |
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Financial 'lift' for Air Ambulance |
Date: 3/7/2008 |
| LEEK United hosted their Annual Charity Golf Day on Wednesday 18 June with all proceeds donated to t... | |
Financial 'lift' for Air Ambulance |
Date: 3/7/2008 |
LEEK United hosted their Annual Charity Golf Day on Wednesday 18 June with all proceeds donated to the County Air Ambulance Trust.Business partners and local companies joined the society and ‘teed up’ at Leek Golf Club, in support of this vital emergency medical service. 45 players, making up 15 teams participated with the promise of every penny raised being donated to the charity. Leek United’s Head of Retail Development John Foxall explained that the charity now supports 4 air ambulance helicopters which covers an area of 8,000 square miles and 11 counties including, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire, where the Society has branches. As a regional building society serving our members, we are proud to help keep our ‘regional’ air ambulances airborne.’ Thanks to the generosity of the golfers £3,523 was raised and presented to Keith Hodson and Arthur Worthington from the County Air Ambulance Trust. They said that ‘the Trust relies entirely on the generosity of people and organisations like Leek United Building Society to raise essential funds to operate this valuable service here in the Midlands. We are extremely grateful for Leek United’s ongoing support and this is a lovely example of them working closely with the local community to achieve something which we hope will make a real and lasting difference to someone in their dire moment of need. A big thank you also goes to the Society’s business associates who helped raise this splendid sum on our behalf. |
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Society members vote to support local hospices |
Date: 1/7/2008 |
| TWO North Staffordshire hospices have ‘won’ the vote of Leek United members to help buy specialist n... | |
Society members vote to support local hospices |
Date: 1/7/2008 |
TWO North Staffordshire hospices have ‘won’ the vote of Leek United members to help buy specialist nursing care for their patients.For the 5th year in succession, the Society pledged to make a donation to charity for each vote cast and completed member questionnaire at its Annual General Meeting, which was held in April. The resulting money has now been divided equally between the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice Trust, both based in Stoke-on-Trent. Cheques for £813 will be presented by the Leek United's Chief Executive, Kevin Wilson, at the respective hospices on Friday, 27 June. It is the third year in succession that the ‘Dougie Mac’ has benefited from the Society’s AGM fund-raising; the latest sum takes the total donated to the Blurton hospice to almost £4,000. Peter Keller, from the hospice’s fund-raising department, said: “As an independent registered charity, we need £6.5 million each year to maintain all our services, caring for around 1,700 patients annually. We are very grateful for the continued support of Leek United and its members.” The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice Trust is also a past recipient of charity funding from the Society. Its Trentham-based hospice and its community nursing services have annual running costs of £2 million, and currently cares for 160 children from Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Fund-raising Manager Sylvia Pearl said: “We are the only children’s hospice in the area and rely on volunteer income to maintain our services. Therefore we are extremely grateful to the Leek United and its members as support such as this from the community in real terms means that we can continue to care for children with life-threatening conditions.” Mr Wilson added: “The number of members voting at our AGM has increased year on year, and we are delighted that the benefit of that can be passed on to help the wonderful service these two organisations provide within the local community.” |
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Is your Bank ready to implement the Faster Payments Service? |
Date: 13/6/2008 |
| With effect from 27 May 2008, a new ‘Faster Payments Service’ has been introduced in the Banking ind... | |
Is your Bank ready to implement the Faster Payments Service? |
Date: 13/6/2008 |
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With effect from 27 May 2008, a new ‘Faster Payments Service’ has been introduced in the Banking industry. The aim of this service is to reduce the amount of time taken for electronic transfers to be processed so that the money reaches the beneficiary’s account on the same day the request is made. This process will have a huge improvement on the current system where the standard processing time has been three working days. It is being supported by 13 of the UK’s largest banks and building societies although the system will be phased in at different times across the Banking industry. Here, at Leek United Building Society, with effect from the 27 May, we have been able to accept incoming faster payments, up to the value of £10,000, from any participating Bank. This means that if your Bank is ready to implement the Faster Payments Service, you simply contact them by telephone, or log onto your online banking system, and instruct them to pay an amount of money (up to £10,000) into your Leek United account. The money will then be transferred to your account the same day, providing all the information you supply is correct. Customers should contact their own Bank to ascertain whether they offer this service and, as each Bank may have its own limit as to how much they will allow their customers to transfer, enquire what the actual limit is. So, we are ready to receive payments into your account. The question is: Is your Bank ready to implement the Faster Payments Service? |
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Cricket Club scores an 'innings' with Leek United |
Date: 3/6/2008 |
| Leek United Building Society’s long-standing ‘innings’ gave North Staffordshire cricketers cause to ... | |
Cricket Club scores an 'innings' with Leek United |
Date: 3/6/2008 |
Leek United Building Society’s long-standing ‘innings’ gave North Staffordshire cricketers cause to celebrate following the announcement of its continued sponsorship of Leek Cricket Club.Leek United's name and logo have been permanent matchday fixtures on the boundary perimeter boards around the club’s pitch at Highfield, on the outskirts of the town, since its first sponsorship with the Club during the 2001 season. Brian Mellor, Chairman of Leek Cricket Club, commented that ‘The Club were grateful for the relationship between themselves and Leek United, as their support helps to ensure the future of cricket locally, especially for up and coming young players. Following the presentation of the Society’s sponsorship cheque, John Foxall, Leek United’s Head of Retail Development, stated ‘We are happy to continue our support of Leek Cricket Club especially for the work they do with young people and, as a valuable community organisation we wish the club, and its players, continued success for future seasons.” |
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Leek United Announce Strong Results for 2007 |
Date: 2/5/2008 |
| Leek United’s 2007 annual business results announced this week “tells a Story” of strong business gr... | |
Leek United Announce Strong Results for 2007 |
Date: 2/5/2008 |
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Leek United’s 2007 annual business results announced this week “tells a Story” of strong business growth, in a year which saw unprecedented turmoilin the financial services markets. Financial and operational highlights presented to members at the Society’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 23 April 2008 included: ·Group Total Assets up 8% to £800m. ·Profits After Tax of £2.9m. ·Mortgage Balances up 7% to £641m. ·Savings Balances up 12% to £596m. ·Group Management Expenses Ratio down to 0.87%. ·Asset Quality very high, with mortgage arrears remaining at an historic low. Chairman, Eric Hodkinson, told members present at the Annual General Meeting that the figures were a “message of assurance and confidence in the strength of their Society”. Mr Hodkinson reported two aspects in particular. Firstly, mortgage lending growth had been achieved organically without the need to purchase mortgage portfolios. Secondly, costs are under control and evidenced by a further reduction in management expenses, which bought about a reduction in costs for the fourth successive year. Savers were also winners in 2007 benefiting from attractive rates and choice but without the “gimmicks” that can often accompany some products. Over 3,500 new accounts were opened by the Society during the year. In closing, Mr Hodkinson praised the Society’s management and staff. “It is their effort and achievement that lies behind our exceptional results and it is they who make sure that the Society does indeed deliver on its promises to members. |
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Leek United Building Society's School Football Tournament |
Date: 19/3/2008 |
| On Friday 14 March at 1pm, Leek United Building Society will be holding an ‘F.A. cup’ type draw for ... | |
Leek United Building Society's School Football Tournament |
Date: 19/3/2008 |
On Friday 14 March at 1pm, Leek United Building Society will be holding an ‘F.A. cup’ type draw for its third annual Schools Football Tournament to be held in May.The event will take place at the Society’s head office in Leek with Mike Williams, Leek United’s Head of Lending, and Leek Town’s Chairman, Paul Burston, making the actual draw. The Sports Co-ordinator for the local schools, Lynne Batigan, will also be there together with three children from All Saints School who will also be taking part. The Tournament itself will take place at Harrison Park, the home of Leek Town Football Club with school Year 3 playing on Tuesday 20 May and Year 4 on Thursday 22 May between 6pm and 8pm each evening. The schools involved are: Woodcroft County First, Leek Westwood First, Leek St Edwards First, Cheddleton All Saints First, Leek Beresford Memorial First, Leek Leek Country First, Leek St Lukes Primary, Endon Endon Hall Primary, Endon St Annes Primary, Brown Edge The first round will be run on a league basis, followed by play-offs and then the final. Medals will be presented to the winners and runners-up and Certificates will be handed to every child who takes part in the Tournament. Everyone is welcome to come along to support the local schools and see our local young talent in action. |
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Leek United Building Society calls on savers with 'lost accounts' |
Date: 19/3/2008 |
| Leek United Building Society is today calling on savers who may have lost touch with their accounts ... | |
Leek United Building Society calls on savers with 'lost accounts' |
Date: 19/3/2008 |
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Leek United Building Society is today calling on savers who may have lost touch with their accounts to get in touch. Ahead of Government plans to give money in untouched accounts to charity, the Society wants to reunite as many people as possible with their money. If you think you have an account with the Society but have made no withdrawals or deposits for over 15 years, your account may be considered ‘dormant’, particularly if you have moved house and haven’t told us your new address. Under the Government’s proposals, this dormant money will be given to charitable causes. Whilst you will be able to revive your account or claim your money back at any time – with interest- - we would like to reunite as many of our members as possible with their money, before the scheme goes ahead in 2009. By contacting the Society you can easily reactivate your account. All you need to do is visit a local branch of the Society with your passbook or card. If you have lost your passbook or card, then bring along proof of your identity. Alternatively, you can call us on 0800 093 0002 or drop us an email - to savings@leekunited.co.uk. Commenting on the call to action, Keith Brightmore, Head of Savings & Insurance at Leek United Building Society said; “We are really keen to track down all savers who may have ‘lost accounts’ with us. We estimate around 130 accounts with the Society have not been touched for over 15 years and may therefore be included in the Government’s unclaimed assets scheme, which is due to come in in 2009. “There is no need to worry, as no member will lose any money or membership rights due to the new unclaimed assets scheme, but we are really keen to get in touch with the owners of this money – all of whom are still members of the Society. If you think you have an account with us, that you haven’t touched for a long time do let us know – the sooner the better. Don’t forget, if you are moving house, let us know your new address.” |
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