22nd August 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has recently launched two new retail savings products, and increased the rates payable on another with the top rate now paying 5.70%. The Select 120 account now pays a variable top rate of 5.70% Gross / AER* for balances over £50,000, requiring just 120 days’ notice to withdraw,...Local charities to benefit from donations made at Leicestershire building society’s AGM
17th August 2023
Two charities local to Leicestershire-based esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, are benefitting from donations made from votes cast at its recent AGM. For each valid AGM vote, 50p was eligible to be donated and the member chose which of the two charities were to receive that donation by making a selection on their...Building society invests in solar power
11th August 2023
Leicestershire-based Earl Shilton Building Society has recently installed solar panels on its Earl Shilton branch in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. In the right conditions, the 38 panels can produce 100% of the Society’s electricity, with the ability for surplus to be stored in an on-site battery or distributed to the national...Leicestershire charities benefit from community scheme
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...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...