The co-operative Bank
Showing our support for Northumberland
With roots in the Co-operative Movement we've always been committed to making the world a better place. So we're proud to be supporting Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland for the second year.
Our Community Directplus account was created specifically for charities, social enterprises and community groups in mind. It offers:
- free banking on all standard transactions*
- interest paid on credit balances over £2,000
- flexible banking - online, by phone, by post, via our bank branches or even at your local Post Office (by arrangement)
- a chance of extra funding from our Customer Donation Fund!
All Community Directplus customers can apply for extra funding to support a special project. For every £100 deposited collectively by all account holders, 20p is added to the Customer Donation Fund. We award donations ranging between £500 - £1000 to successful applicants and promise to donate at least £5000 twice a year.
Supporting organisations in your area
Tyneside Tool Aid received a donation from the Customer Donation Fund to put towards transportation and publicity for the charity. The organisation collects old sewing machines from the general public for recycling, with refurbishment carried out by local prisoners, aiming to increase skills.
Investing with a clear conscience
Globally we've campaigned on a wide range of important issues, from landmines to Trade Justice, opposed animal testing and reduced our carbon footprint.
Uniquely, we're the only UK high street bank with a customer-led Ethical Policy, which gives a clear set of promises to our customers about how we will and will not invest their money.
Last but not least, as we are part of The Co-operative Group, we're accountable to our customers and members only, and free from the demands of shareholders and speculators. So you can rely upon us to be responsible with your money. We promise to look after every part of your finances with care, consideration and expertise - just as we've been doing since 1872.
Find out more
Call 0800 783 4741 quoting reference 35300.
We are here 8:30 - 6:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:30 to 5:00 on Fridays and 9am to midday Saturday.
Or visit communitydirectplus.co.uk
*Free banking relates to standard transactions. We reserve the right to review the account tariff for customers whose credit turnover exceeds £1m per annum, who deposit more than £100,000 cash per annum, or who deposit more than 5,000 cheques per annum.
The Co-operative Bank is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (No. 121885), subscribes to the Business Banking Code, is a member of the Financial Ombudsman Service and is licensed by the Office of Fair Trading (No. 006110).
The Co-operative Bank p.l.c., P.O. Box 101, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP.
Registered in England and Wales No. 990937.