Leek Building Society Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Leek Building Society

• Mission: The mission focuses on providing high-quality mortgage and savings products with outstanding service and fair outcomes while making a positive difference to its members, employees, and the local community.

• Founded: Leek Building Society boasts a proud heritage of over 160 years.

• Key People:

• Rachel Court (Chair until April 2025)

• John Gibson (Chair Designate)

• Clare Saunders (Mortgage Servicing Manager)

• Headquarters: 50 St. Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5DL

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• What the Company is Known For: Leek Building Society is renowned for its specialist mortgage services and its commitment to community support and engagement.

Products

Savings

• Offerings:

• Easy Access Savings

• ISAs

• Fixed Rate Bonds

Mortgages

• Offerings:

• Mortgage options for existing borrowers and remortgaging

• Support for first-time buyers and tailored solutions for self-employed individuals

Insurance

• Offerings:

• Home Insurance (60 second application process)

• 5 Star Landlord Insurance

• FAQs and Claims Support

Financial Planning

• Offerings:

• Financial planning services

• Retirement savings guidance

• Lost pension or investment services

Recent Developments

• Awards:

• Named Best Specialist Mortgage Provider by the Smart Money People British Bank Awards in 2024.

• Donations:

• Over £18,000 donated to local charities including East Cheshire Hospice, Totally Locally Leek, and County Air Ambulance.

• New Appointments:

• John Gibson, previously a Non-Executive Board Director, announced as Chair Designate, succeeding Rachel Court in April 2025.

• Community Initiatives:

• Installation of defibrillators in partnership with AEDdonate and support of Ashbourne Community Transport by placing defibrillators on buses.

• Infrastructure Investments:

• Completed branch modernisation and digital savings service, Leek Online.

Additional Information

• Charitable Efforts: Commitment to community support through charitable foundations and affinity savings accounts that contribute to local causes.

• Recognition:

• Achieved the accolade of Britain’s Best Building Society in 2023.

• Named Employer of the Year at the 2023 Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Awards.

• Miscellaneous:

• Engaged in activities consistent with its mission of mutuality, focusing on providing community support and enhancing its service offerings to align with member expectations.