In the News
Saffron take pride in our community involvement, levels of service and customer focus. We don't keep quiet about this, so it's not unusual for your Society to find its way in to the local news! We've also seen Radio, TV and web coverage over recent months when there's been a more major story to tell.
To keep up to date with all of our stories, you can view our Press Releases below.
Press releases
March 2010
Local Building Society triumphs in FairBanking Awards 3 March 2010
Local Building Society calls for local charities 1 March 2010
February 2010
Saffron Building Society and Wedding Magazine launch online wedding tool 16 February 2010
January 2010
Saffron Building Society announces new Mortgages 31 January 2010
Saffron boosts rate on Charity Tracker account 31 January 2010
Saffron to sponsor local journalists' Marathon 25 January 2010
Saffron Building Society launches new corporate savings bond 19 January 2010
December 2009
Saffron encourage parents to make saving fun this Christmas 3 December 2009
November 2009
Saffron Building Society Raise £1000+ for Children in Need 23 November 2009
Saffron Building Society Launches New Fixed Rate Mortgage 19 November 2009
Saffron Building Society launches mortgage payment protection insurance 1 November 2009
October 2009
Kisses 4 Kids give home to valuable Ladybird 29 October 2009
£160 winning Saffron Ladybird found in Ware Town Centre 12 October 2009
Building Society announces sponsorship of local Triathlete 08 October 2009
Saffron Walden family share £160 in Saffron Ladybird Treasure Hunt! 06 October 2009
Society sets challenge for SWCHS Diploma students 06 October 2009
Local Authority investors can maximise their returns through local investments, says Saffron BS 05 October 2009
September 2009
Saffron BS comments on suggestion that Northern Rock return to the mutual model 30 September 2009
Society's party is icing on the cake for Hospice 23 September 2009
First £160 Winning Ladybird found at Cromer Mill! 10 September 2009
£160 party winners announced 7 September 2009
Saffron launches competitive Three Year Fixed Rate ISA 4 September 2009
Saffron boosts market leading Goal Saver account with rate guarantee 1 September 2009
August 2009
Saffron Ladybird savers could win £1600 in the Ladybird Treasure Hunt! 27 August 2009
160th Birthday raises cash for charity - Haverhill 17 August 2009
160th Birthday raises cash for charity - Bishop's Stortford 14 August 2009
160th Birthday raises cash for charity - Halstead 08 August 2009
Saffron boosts online Goal Saver account 4 August 2009
July 2009
160th Birthday raises cash for charity - Saffron Walden 29 July 2009
Building Society to celebrate 160th Anniversary with public party - Saffron Walden 23 July 2009
Building Society to celebrate 160th Anniversary with public party - Halstead 23 July 2009
Building Society to celebrate 160th Anniversary with public party - Bishops Stortford 23 July 2009
Building Society to celebrate 160th Anniversary with public party - Haverhill 23 July 2009
Saffron boosts e-saver for 55-plus customers 21 July 2009
Saffron Building Society supports local first time buyers 15 July 2009
Saffron Building Society comments on new ISA rules 10 July 2009
Saffron Building Society comments on Financial Services White Paper 08 July 2009
June 2009
Saffron boosts rate on Solicitor's Reserve Account for non-designated funds 29 June 2009
Saffron Building Society launches new goal-based saving tool 29 June 2009
Saffron Building Society reveals attitudes to saving 24 June 2009
New business e-saver offers good returns for companies large and small 15 June 2009
Local Building Society offers manpower to local projects 11 June 2009
Local Building Society hunts for first Haverhill customer 9 June 2009
Saffron Building Society supports local first time buyers 8 June 2009
Saffron brings in more rewarding rates for customers 1 June 2009
May 2009
Building Society staff spruce up Katherine Semar playground for summer 14 May 2009
Equality Bill threatens service to older members, says Saffron Building Society 11 May 2009
April 2009
Saffron Building Society continues to ease customers' finances by removing charges on its savings 28 April 2009
Saffron Building Society holds successful AGM 22 April 2009
Saffron Building Society comment on Budget 22 April 2009
Saffron Building Society comment pre-Budget 21 April 2009
Saffron Building Society donation to help 21 local charities 02 April 2009
March 2009
Saffron Building Society embraces the ethos of the Homeowners Mortgage Support Scheme, but at this stage intend to opt out 20 March 2009
Saffron Building Society comments on Turner Review 18 March 2009
Saffron Building Society comments on FSA Mortgage Arrears figures 18 March 2009
Local Building Society searches for the Faces of Saffron 17 March 2009
Saffron Building Society Reports Creditable 2008 Results 16 March 2009
Local Building Society welcomes Parliamentary debate on Compensation Scheme levies. 9 March 2009
Rate Cut not welcomed by Building Societies, says Saffron's Chief Executive. 3 March 2009
February 2009
Building Societies on top for service, value and trust 18 February 2009
Painting by numbers: Saffron staff and Chief Executive spruce up St Elizabeth's centre 18 February 2009
January 2009
Equity Release explained: Saffron IFA hosts free Equity Release advice seminar in Frinton-on-Sea for the local community 30 January 2009
