24th June 2022
Last month we wanted to know how independent you expect your kids to be once they turn 18. No respondents to our poll thought they should be financially abandoned at that point, while 43% continue providing their young adults with the necessities. The majority 57% promised to help however they can through these tough...Category: Blog
Leicestershire building society’s annual results produce excellent financial outcomes
14th June 2022
ESBS, or Earl Shilton Building Society, continues to deliver positive financial results, despite the economic uncertainties of the year. The Society, which has branches in both Earl Shilton and Barwell, recently released its annual Summary Financial Statement to members and depositors. The statement shows record mortgage advances of over £27 million, resulting in mortgage...Leicestershire building society renews town cricket sponsorship
26th May 2022
We are please to announce our long-standing sponsorship of Earl Shilton Town Cricket Club for another year. The cricket club has been an integral part of the community for over 200 years, playing its home matches on Keats Lane. They run a selection of teams playing in various leagues, as well as a friendly...esbs website poll results – How much do you spend on your pets?
17th May 2022
April was National Pet Month so we were keen to know how pampered your pets are. A fifth of respondents will go above and beyond for their beloved pets, whereas the vast majority will just splash out on treats occasionally. The remaining 10% keep costs minimal by providing basic toys and food. How much...Do your spending habits change when you get a promotion?
22nd April 2022
It’s always nice to see a bit more money each month after a promotion, so we wanted to know how you spend it. Less than 10% of those surveyed keep their spending the same, choosing to put the difference into savings. Over a quarter are similarly restrained, splurging on a congratulatory treat before reining...Leicestershire building society welcomes new team member
11th April 2022
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has welcomed Karen Malhi to its Earl Shilton based team as HR Manager. Karen brings a strong background in human resources having worked as an Employment Law & HR Consultant for private and corporate businesses since 2018, during which time she also successfully completed the Chartered Institute of...Homes for Ukraine
18th March 2022
esbs is supportive of the government’s Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme, which will enable homeowners across the UK to provide accommodation in their own home to refugees fleeing the war. Our trade body, the BSA, is working closely with the government as the scheme details are finalised, with the objective of it being implemented...esbs website poll results – Did the Stamp Duty holiday impact you last year?
8th March 2022
Almost six months since the Stamp Duty holiday ended, we wanted to know how many people it assisted. Remarkably, nobody polled was impacted by the holiday, and an overwhelming majority of respondents weren’t looking to buy at that point anyway. Did the Stamp Duty holiday impact you last year? Results No, I wasn’t...Leicester charities benefit from building society voting scheme
16th February 2022
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has shared the results of its online In the Community scheme for the final quarter of 2021. The scheme enables two local charities to receive a share of £500 each quarter, based on the number of votes they receive on the esbs website. esbs-2553 – Chief Executive Paul...esbs website poll results – Did Christmas impact your savings?
11th February 2022
January can be tough financially after the festive season takes its toll, so we asked if Christmas impacted your savings at all. Over half of those asked had planned their savings ahead of time to accommodate the spending, while 14% achieved the same goal by keeping Christmas frugal. The remaining third took a hit...