Important Notice

On 8th May 2025 the Bank of England reduced the Bank Base Rate from 4.50% to 4.25%, a reduction of 0.25%. Because of this, from June 1st, all variable savings rates with the Society will reduce by between 0.25% and 0.35%. Additionally, all variable mortgage rates for standard residential and buy to let mortgages will reduce by 0.25% from July 1st

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Ethical Savings Supporting Staffordshire

Ethical savers looking to make a real difference will find purpose in our Affinity Savings Accounts. These accounts allow you to earn interest while helping to fund important local causes through annual donations made by The Stafford Building Society.

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Ethical Savings Accounts Explained

Our Affinity Savings Accounts are designed for individuals who want their savings to reflect their values. Alongside earning interest, your account enables you to support a specific charity or community group, with an annual donation made by us based on the balance held in that account.

With instant access to your funds and the assurance of knowing your savings are contributing to causes you care about, these accounts combine socially responsible principles with practical benefits — a clear choice for those looking for ethical savings in Staffordshire and across the UK.

Why Choose The Stafford Building Society for Your Savings?

If you’re seeking ethical savings in Staffordshire or across the UK, The Stafford Building Society offers something different. We’re a member-owned mutual, not driven by external shareholders. This means our decisions are made with the best interests of our members and the wider community in mind, not corporate directives.

Our Affinity Savings Accounts reflect this ethos, allowing you to support the organisations that matter most to you. Whether it’s a local hospice, a community service provider, or your local rugby club, your savings are making a tangible impact. With competitive interest rates, friendly local service, and real community value, we offer a savings experience built on shared purpose.

Find out more about our other charity and community partners HERE

FAQs – Affinity Savings Accounts at The Stafford

You can start your application online or visit your local Stafford branch for support from our team.

Yes. Like all of our savings accounts, your funds are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000.

Yes, our Affinity Savings Accounts offer instant access, giving you flexibility with your funds.

Affinity savings accounts work like our other savings but also deliver a charitable benefit. You still earn interest, but The Stafford Building Society donates to the organisation linked to your account. View all our savings accounts here

It’s a type of ethical savings account where a percentage of the balance you save supports a specific charity or community organisation – at no extra cost to you.

Explore Our Affinity Savings Products

Each year, a percentage of the balance held in your chosen Affinity Savings Account is donated – by us – to the specific charity or community organisation linked to that account. For example, savings in the Black and Amber Account help support Stafford Rugby Club, while our Katharine House Hospice Affinity Account directly benefits the hospice. It’s a simple, impactful way to let your savings work for both you and your community.