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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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... 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...
14th July 2025
Suddenly coming into a large sum of money raises an important question; what would you actually do with it? We recently asked people how they’d handle a financial windfall when it comes to retirement savings. 36% of respondents said they don’t have a specific retirement savings plan. A windfall might be the perfect opportunity...
9th July 2025
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has successfully raised £2,316 for its Charity of the Year, Leicestershire Search and Rescue. Over the course of the 2024/25 financial year, the Society organised a number of fundraising events including a general knowledge quiz league, a Euro’s sweepstake, an annual leave raffle, and dress-up days, as well...
