We are here to help people have a home, save for the future and enjoy long-term financial security. And because we’re owned by our members, our focus is always on giving more back to them.

type

Building Society
Owned by and responsible to their members (rather than shareholders)
Focus on providing mortgages and other services that help members buy homes

profit reinvestment

Supported over 500 charities in 2024, with donations totalling £3.3m

customers

Individual customers only

trustpilot

4.2/5

services provided for individuals

Financial advice

Inheritance tax, pension planning, investment planning, retirement planning

Savings and ISAs

Instant access, limited access, cash ISAs, fixed rate, LISA, children’s accounts

Loans and Mortgages

Home loans to help members purchase property.
Personal loans for members.

Insurance

Home insurance
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skipton building society CONTACT DETAILS
Skipton's Website

Email: charitablefoundationmailbox@skipton.co.uk

X: twitter.com/skiptonbs

HQ: The Bailey, Skipton, BD23 1DN

ethical credentials

charity work

Skipton Charitable Foundation

Charity with focus on access to homes, and improving financial wellbeing.

policies

Middle rating for Responsible Investment Policy – needs to outline specific investment restrictions for controversial industries.

Foundation website

Modern Slavery statement

I&D statement

Data Privacy

Sustainability

 

controversies

violations

Violation Tracker UK: 

  • Connells Residential (Parent Company is Skipton Building Society) failed to pay £2,049 to 1 employee (2016)
  • Employment Tribunal for Connells Residential – £2,750 compensation claim for race discrimination (2020)
  • Had to pay a compensation of £1,000 for misinformation on pensions rate dispute
  • In 2024, Connells Residential again failed to pay £17,086.83 to 23 workers
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