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We have once again been awarded the coveted ServiceMark Accreditation with Distinction from the Institute of Customer Service for our commitment to you, our valued members. 

Who is the Institute of Customer Service?

The Institute of Customer Service works with businesses, the public sector, and government to drive the UK’s customer service industry forward. Their ServiceMark is a nationwide, industry-wide benchmark of a commitment to upholding excellent customer service standards. We remain the only building society to hold the distinction, setting the benchmark in the sector. 

How did we gain the accreditation (again)?

The Society underwent an extensive assessment to determine if we would keep our accreditation, including interviews with employees, an on-site assessment, analysis of customer journeys, and a survey to customers. Following the evaluation, the Institute’s assessor said:

“Overall, Newbury Building Society stands out as an organisation that not only meets but exceeds the highest standards of service excellence. It combines clarity of strategy, strength of culture, and depth of care for its members in a way that few organisations achieve. With a clear vision for the future, a workforce that is motivated and proud, and leadership committed to continuous improvement, the society is exceptionally well positioned to sustain its reputation for world-class customer service and trusted financial stewardship.”

I want to extend my congratulations to Newbury Building Society for once again achieving ServiceMark accreditation with Distinction, demonstrating a forward-focused, long-term approach and commitment to continuously improving service levels. The team at The Institute of Customer Service will continue to support Newbury Building Society through membership to further refine and improve service levels. The accreditation adds to a year of customer-centric accolades for the Society, including Best Building Society at the British Bank Awards and Trusted Quality Provider at the Institute’s UK Customer Satisfaction Awards.
Jo Causon CEO, The Institute of Customer Service

The accreditation adds to a year of customer-centric accolades for the Society, including Best Building Society at the British Bank Awards and Trusted Quality Provider at the Institute’s UK Customer Satisfaction Awards. This is the icing on the cake of what has been a celebratory year for our customer service culture and practises. Retaining our Distinction-level award is confirmation of the continued hard work, dedication, and true care our people display in customer interactions day after day. 

We are so proud of what we have achieved this year and look forward to continuing to meet our ambitious customer-focused goals in 2026 - thank you for your continued support.
 

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