Exciting News for Porth! 🎉
The high street in Porth just got a little brighter with the opening of Ecology Building Society’s first UK branch! Nestled in what was once a beloved hardware shop on Hannah Street, this new branch promises to bring fresh opportunities and services to the community. 🌍💚
Thanks to support from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding, the empty store has transformed into a bustling hub of activity. Ecology is known for its ethical approach to finance, and now locals can enjoy face-to-face service for savings and mortgage products right on their doorstep. 🏦✨
But that’s not all! The branch boasts kiosks offering free cash deposit and withdrawal services for both business and retail customers—even those without an Ecology account. Plus, a dedicated community space is available for local groups to host events and activities. 🙌
To celebrate, Ecology has launched the groundbreaking Community Impact Saver Account, which comes with a heartwarming twist. Earn an easy-access savings rate of 2%, while the society donates 1% of average balances to local good causes in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area. Grants can go up to £500, providing much-needed support to local charities. 🏆
Creating new jobs, the branch welcomes a branch manager, a community engagement manager, and a branch service specialist to its team. Ecology CEO Gareth Griffiths, who’s even learning Welsh, is committed to restoring essential financial services to Porth, an area previously hit hard by big bank closures.
Gareth shares, “Our new branch stands ready to serve Porth and beyond, offering ethical savings and mortgages that benefit people and the planet.” 🌿
Pop by, meet the team, and explore what this exciting new branch has to offer! 💬🏃♂️
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