Nottingham Building Society, the mortgages and savings mutual, has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling homelessness by extending its partnerships again with two leading local and national homeless charities, donating £100,000 to support their teams with critical support services.
The partnership will see the Society continue to support Emmanuel House and Shelter — with each charity receiving £50,000.
Emmanuel House will use the funds to provide vital accommodation provisions for more people across Nottingham city. Shelter’s share will go towards bolstering their web chat and helpline services at their Sheffield Hub, ensuring continued access to essential advice and assistance.
In addition to that, Nottingham Building Society has also donated £15,000 to ThinkForward, a charity dedicated to empowering young people in the UK through long-term coaching and who the Society has been working with for three years.
In 2024, the leading mutual society invested £120,000 in community and charity partnerships and activities, including the sponsorship of Nottingham Pride for the first time. Beyond financial contributions, the Society’s colleagues dedicated over 3,500 hours to volunteering in their local communities, aiding not only these charities but also causes close to their hearts — a record for the 175-year-old mutual.
Laura Thomas, Social Impact and Inclusion Manager at Nottingham Building Society, said: “At Nottingham Building Society, we’re proud to continue our partnerships with Emmanuel House and Shelter in 2025. Supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness is at the heart of our social impact programme, and it’s a cause our colleagues and members feel passionately about.
“By extending our support, we’re not only helping these charities deliver vital services but also deepening the involvement of our colleagues and members. From volunteering on the ground and collecting donations to sharing professional expertise, our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in our communities.
“As we continue to build on the successes of 2024, including record volunteer hours and impactful community initiatives, we remain focused on empowering individuals and creating brighter futures for those most in need.”
With a strong legacy of community engagement, Nottingham Building Society continues to champion social responsibility, fostering positive change both locally and nationally.
Denis Tully, CEO of Emmanuel House, said: “The commitment of Nottingham Building Society to support Emmanuel House is a tremendous support for us. Nottingham Building Society makes a real and material contribution to our ability to prevent people becoming homeless and finding accommodation solutions for people who need them. Nottingham Building Society is a great example of the unique contribution businesses can make to the charity sector for which we are very grateful.”
