In the run-up to Christmas, our employees have been busy delivering incredible year-end fundraising totals to our charity partners.
Each of our ten branches and head office are proudly partnered with a local charity, selected by employees and members every three-five years, reflecting our long-term commitment to supporting the local communities. Throughout 2025, our colleagues and members came together to fundraise, volunteer and take part in many community events.
Fundraising highlights
Our people have gone above and beyond in 2025, taking part in a range of activities to raise funds and awareness, including:
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Quiz nights
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Bingo nights
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Triathlon challenge
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Baking competitions and sales of sweet treats
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Connect4 competitions
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Community bookshops
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Sales of charity calendars
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Lucky dips and tombolas at community and Christmas events
Our members help make this possible
The generosity of our members plays a huge role in making this happen. Through the Society's charity account, members can support a chosen partner while still earning interest on their savings. At the end of the financial year, we match the interest earned and donate it to the selected charity.
Many members also donate in our branches and join in with local fundraising events. We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you for the ongoing support.
Charity partner totals 2024/25
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Newbury Soup Kitchen (head office)
Our head office employees raised an incredible £6,308.55 for Newbury Soup Kitchen (registered charity no. 1179298). Newbury Soup Kitchen are a pillar in the community, providing support and care for homeless and vulnerable people locally.
Helen and Douglas House (Abingdon and Didcot)
Abingdon and Didot branches raised £4,741.23 for Helen and Douglas House (registered charity no. 1085951), helping terminally ill children and their families create precious memories.
St Michael’s Hospice (Basingstoke)
The Basingstoke branch team raised £3,821.21 for St Michael’s Hospice (registered charity no. 1002856), supporting those across North Hampshire with life-limiting illnesses.
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice (Wokingham, replaced by First Days Childrens Charity from 1 November 2025)
Wokingham branch raised a total of £3,237.18 for Sue Ryder’s Duchess of Kent Hospice (registered charity no. 1052076), who help to ensure that people do not face grief or bereavement alone.
Newbury Cancer Care (Newbury)
Newbury branch raised a total of £7,939.85 for Newbury Cancer Care (registered charity no. 291975). The charity provides vital support to people in West Berkshire affected by cancer and their families.
Trinity Winchester (Winchester)
The Winchester branch team raised £2,356.34 for Trinity (registered charity no. 1074604), helping homeless and vulnerable people in Winchester.
Prior’s Court (Hungerford)
The Hungerford branch team raised £2,898.37 for Prior’s Court (registered charity no. 1070227), which provides education and care for young people with complex autism.
Dementia-Friendly Alton (Alton)
Dementia-Friendly Alton (registered charity no. 1202095), who provide care and support to those living with dementia, received a cheque for £1,477.13 from our Alton branch team.
The Countess of Brecknock Hospice (Andover)
Andover branch team raised £6,774.62 for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice (registered charity no. 1067238), a specialist palliative care unit at the Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Swings & Smiles (Thatcham)
Since starting their partnership with Swings & Smiles (registered charity no. 1120598) in November 2024, Thatcham branch have raised £,1986.50 for the charity, which provides support to disabled children and their families.