The Society was presented with this prestigious award during a Gala Dinner attended by 650 local business leaders at De Montfort Hall on 18th April.

Sponsored by AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood, the award recognises the considerable effort the building society makes in raising funds for and promoting good causes in the Loughborough area.

This is achieved through its Charity of the Year initiative and Community Matters Award scheme. The Charity of the Year was launched in 2007 and follows on from the success of its Community Matters programme – a scheme which was launched in 2004 and gives cash four times a year to worthwhile local projects and charities.

The Charity of the Year during 2007 was Loughborough based The Bridge which provides support and practical help and advice for local people with housing and homelessness related issues. During 2008 the Society will be supporting and raising money for the Leicestershire and Derbyshire Air Ambulance appeal

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