Community and charity
Supporting our branch communities.
We're proud to make a positive impact through fundraising, sponsorships, volunteering, financial education, and more, because when our communities thrive, we all do.
Our charity and community projects
Charity Partnership Scheme
Each of our branches and head office support a local charity through fundraising, volunteering, and more. Each partner is chosen by members and colleagues every 3-5 years.
Learn more about our current partner charities below.
Community Support Scheme
Our Community Support Scheme provides financial support to charities, clubs, and community groups in and around our ten branch towns on a quarterly basis.
Financial education
We support the savers and borrowers of tomorrow through our Junior Newbury Building Society scheme for primary schools and Wize Up workshops for secondary pupils.
Volunteering
Every member of our team has two paid days each year to make a difference with causes close to their hearts.
If your organisation is looking for volunteers in or around our branch towns, please email us with details, we'd love help out if we can!
Our charity partners
Our branches and head office are each proudly partnered with a local charity, chosen by our members and employees.
Whether it's through fundraising, volunteering, or simply helping to raise awareness, we're passionate about working closely with them to make positive change in our local areas. Members can also choose a charity partner to support when opening our Charity Account.
The Countess of Brecknock Hospice
Andover branch
The Countess of Brecknock Hospice is a specialist palliative care unit within Andover War Memorial Hospital, providing end of life care to adults and their families.
Registered charity number: 1067238.
Dementia Friendly Alton
Alton branch
Dementia Friendly Alton support people living with dementia through a range of activities, as engaging with organisations and people locally to change how people think, talk, and act about dementia.
Registered charity number: 1202095.
Helen and Douglas House
Abingdon and Didcot branches
Helen and Douglas House support terminally ill children and their families, providing round-the-clock care in a comforting environment and enabling families to create happy memories in the time they have together.
Registered charity number: 1085951.
Newbury Cancer Care
Newbury branch
Newbury branch's charity partner is Newbury Cancer Care, who support local people diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Registered charity number: 1157796.
Newbury Soup Kitchen
Head office
Newbury Soup Kitchen help people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Newbury and the surrounding area. They provide food and drink, as well as opportunities to socialise and access vital support and healthcare services in a friendly, non-judgemental environment.
Registered charity number: 1179298.
Prior's Court School
Hungerford branch
Prior's Court School are a specialist residential school who support and improve life chances for autistic children and young people aged 5-20 with complex needs.
Registered charity number: 1070227.
Swings & Smiles
Thatcham branch
Swings & Smiles provide sensory play, fun activities, respite care, and outreach for children with a range of disabilities and special needs in West Berkshire. They support the whole family, including parents, carers, and siblings, tailoring care and support to individual needs.
Registered charity number: 1120598.
St Michael's Hospice North Hampshire
Basingstoke branch
St Michael's Hospice provide compassionate care to people in North Hampshire facing life limiting illnesses, facing end-of-life, or experiencing bereavement.
Registered charity number: 1002856.
Sue Ryder (Wokingham Day Hospice)
Wokingham branch
Sue Ryder (Wokingham Day Hospice), who provide hospice and neurological care for people facing life changing illnesses in the local area, as well as offering support to the families of those affected.
Registered charity number: 1052076.
Trinity Winchester
Winchester branch
Trinity Winchester offer practical and emotional support to people experiencing the effects of homelessness or vulnerability in Winchester and the surrounding area.
Registered chartiy number: 1074604
Latest charity and community news
Get ready for a new era of Junior Newbury Building Society
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We've reimagined our primary school money workshops, bringing them bang up-to-date for the learners of 2025.
Celebrating Volunteering Week 2025 at the Society
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We're celebrating National Volunteers' Week 2025, highlighting why volunteering is a vital part of working here.
Community Support Scheme donations in round two 2025
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Our second round of Community Support Scheme funding for 2025 awarded donations to seven local charities.
£4,338 donated in latest round of Community Support Scheme
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We have awarded £4,388 to 8 organsiations throughout our local areas.
Branches and head office spread Christmas cheer with 2024 charity totals
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Our branches and head office have been spreading some festive cheer through the annual donations to our ten charity partners.
Society charity partners sparkle at annual Greenham Trust Charity Awards
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Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at the second annual Greenham Trust Charity Awards, held in Newbury on 7 Novemb…
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