5th December 2025
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has been awarded Best Self-Build Lender at The Money Pages’ 28th Annual Personal Finance Awards 2025/26, marking an extraordinary sixth consecutive year of recognition. Voted for by the public, this accolade reflects the Society’s continued excellence in supporting self-builders across the UK. The Personal Finance Awards remain one...Category: Blog
esbs website poll results – What’s your preferred method for investing or saving?
4th December 2025
With so many ways to save and grow your money, we wanted to know which approach people feel most comfortable with today. Our latest website poll reveals that, for many, simplicity and security still win out over higher-risk or longer-term options. Half of all respondents — 50% — said they prefer to keep their...esbs website poll results – Do you have an additional source of income?
25th November 2025
With rising living costs and changing work habits, more people are exploring ways to supplement their income. But how common is it to have more than one source of earnings? In our latest website poll, 67% of respondents said they rely entirely on their primary income, showing that for most, a single job or...esbs announces latest charity beneficiaries
30th October 2025
esbs has announced the results of its In the Community Charity Token Collector scheme for the third quarter of 2025. Through online voting, two charities shared £500 in donations from the building society. Alzheimer’s Society received £352.50 after securing 70.5% of the vote. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, supporting people affected...esbs website poll results – How do you decide how much to spend on back-to-school shopping?
10th October 2025
Whether it’s uniforms, stationery, new shoes, P.E. Kits, or books, back-to-school shopping can add up quickly. But how do people decide what’s essential and how much to spend? In our latest website poll, the most popular approach, chosen by 56% of respondents, was to only buy what’s necessary as needs arise. This flexible mindset...esbs appoints new Product and Marketing Manager
8th October 2025
Earl Shilton Building Society (esbs) has expanded its workforce by welcoming a new Product and Marketing Manager, Jack Jordan. Hailing from Hinckley in Leicestershire, Jack is no stranger to the finance sector, with 15 years’ experience in mortgages, working as both a broker and a products manager. “I was eager to join a growing...Leicestershire Building Society launches three new online-only savings accounts
29th September 2025
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has introduced a new digital channel for opening and managing savings accounts with the launch of three new online-only notice accounts: the 180-, 120-, and 90- Day Notice Online Accounts. These accounts pay competitive variable rates and are designed for savers who want attractive interest rates while keeping...esbs website poll results – How important is it for you to support local businesses when making purchases?
17th September 2025
Shopping locally can help strengthen communities, but how much weight do people give to this when deciding where to buy? In our latest website poll, every single respondent — a resounding 100% — said it’s somewhat important. This is the first time since starting these polls that our voters have shown complete agreement on...esbs website poll results – Do you think financial education should be mandatory in schools?
6th August 2025
Money management is a valuable life skill, so we recently asked if it should it be taught in classrooms. A resounding 73% of respondents said yes; with rising living costs and an increasingly complex financial world, this majority believes that the earlier people start learning about money, the better. Another 7% agreed that financial...esbs reveals local charity beneficiaries
23rd July 2025
esbs continues to support local charities through its Charity Token Collector scheme, in which £500 is divided between two charities each quarter, decided by public vote on the esbs website. Last quarter, the In the Community scheme supported Anthony Nolan and Sands, resulting in equal donations of £250.00 each. Anthony Nolan works to match...