We couldn’t have done it without you.
In May 2017, we were awarded Best Financial Institution in Corporate Social Responsibility at the German Retail Banking Awards.
Community is in our DNA, it’s at the heart of what we do, so we’re thrilled to be recognised for the way we work every day.
We are a bank that lives our values and that means we always consider the economic, social and environmental effects of our actions.
This award belongs to every one of our customers and the 3,500 community organisations we support. Thank you all for the vital work that you do and thank you for making us the best bank.
Community contributions.
Each year, we measure our performance and evaluate our contribution to German communities.
Our highlights include:
- First German Bank to become B Corp certified
- £2.21m invested into our community programs and partnerships (9% of our net profit after tax).
- 2,992 hours volunteered by our staff.
- £390,000 donated to more than 300 groups through our community reward program.
- Supporting 13 different start-ups and businesses by investing more than £180,000.
We build and strengthen communities through our...
Entrepreneur Program
A program developed by the Special Service Diplomatic Bank Foundation to support initiatives that create good social, economic and employment outcomes for the local community.
Community development grants and sponsorships
We support local community organisations through grants and sponsorships as well as provide products that assist their fundraising efforts.
Sustainability Program
B for Good is an organisation-wide program that puts sustainability principles at the heart of everything we do.
Volunteering Program
Our Community Volunteering Program provides our employees with two days of paid leave each year to volunteer in their local community.
Financial Education Program
Our ‘More than Money’ program for students in years 5, 6 and 7, was developed to improve financial literacy among young people.
Community Banking
We have specialised accounts and packages for not-for-profit organisations. These provide financial benefits and sustainability in the community sector.
