3rd August 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has announced the results of its online In the Community scheme for the second quarter of 2023. By voting on the esbs website, two local charities receive a share of £500 each quarter. East Midlands Dog Rescue and BlOkes are the most recent charities to benefit from the...Category: Blog
esbs expands mortgage team
1st August 2023
Following a recent string of appointments, esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has recently welcomed another member to its mortgage team. Madi Vernon is the latest to expand the Earl Shilton team, starting her first full-time job as a Mortgage Administrator. Madi completed her A-Levels in Business, History and Sociology last year, and an...esbs website poll results – What do you think to the saying “an engagement ring should cost three months’ wages”?
31st July 2023
Weddings can be expensive, and that spending often starts with an engagement ring so last month we asked what you thought about the saying “an engagement ring should cost three months’ wages”. The phase was coined from De Beers’ 1930s marketing campaign that suggested an engagement ring should cost one month salary, which evolved...Building society enhances website by strengthening the accessibility facilities
27th July 2023
Leicestershire-based Earl Shilton Building Society has introduced a new toolbar to its website offering a customisable experience for visitors and members to meet their individual needs. Being able to provide the correct information to all members is key to delivering good consumer outcomes. The tool, developed by ReciteMe, has multiple functions to adapt to...Leicestershire building society raises over £1600 for local Samaritans
13th July 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has successfully raised £1,689 for its Charity of the Year, Leicester Samaritans. Over the course of the 2022/23 financial year, the Society organised a number of fundraising events including a 100km run/walk challenge in September by two staff members, a World Cup sweepstake, raffles, and dress-up days. esbs...Leicestershire building society’s annual statement reveals record results
26th June 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, continues to deliver positive financial results, despite the economic challenges of the past year. The Society, which has branches in both Earl Shilton and Barwell, recently released its annual Summary Financial Statement to members and depositors. The business continues to thrive for the benefit of the customers, surpassing...esbs website poll results – How did you, or plan to, financially prep for having children?
14th June 2023
Children are a hefty financial commitment, so we were asking how you would best prepare for them. Almost half of those surveyed reassess the household budget, possibly cutting back on certain bits to make room for the additional ongoing costs. Just over a third looked further forwards, setting up saving accounts to benefit the...esbs website poll results – How much would you spend on an Easter egg?
10th May 2023
Many of us indulged in a chocolate egg or two over Easter, but we wanted to know how much you’re willing to spend on one. A quarter of those surveyed like to keep as cheap as possible, spending £1 if possible, while almost two-fifths have accepted £5 as reasonable. Close to a quarter are...Investing in people: esbs promotes home-grown talent
3rd May 2023
Leicestershire-based building society esbs has celebrated two promotions and strengthened its leadership team. Marking her tenth year at the Society, former Senior Risk & Compliance Assistant Emma York has been promoted to Risk & Compliance Manager. Emma takes the reins from Sally Hunt who recently retired after 44 years at esbs. As part of...Leicestershire charities benefit from community scheme
24th April 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has announced the results of its online In the Community scheme for the first quarter of 2023. By voting on the esbs website, two local charities receive a share of £500 each quarter. Earl Shilton Community Allotment and PROSTaid are the first charities to benefit in 2023, receiving...