Bath Building Society opens 20th year of their community awards

Bath Building Society has launched the latest round of its Community Awards, marking 20 years of the scheme that supports charities and community organisations across the district.

Richard Ingle | Photo courtesy of Bath Building Society

The awards form part of the society’s commitment to give 2% of its profits back to the community each year.

Applications are open to charities, community groups, community interest companies and school PTAs in Bath and North East Somerset.

Over the past 19 years, Bath Building Society says it has donated more than £138,000 through the scheme, supporting more than 150 local charities and groups.

In 2025, the total funding pot rose to £15,000, more than double the level available in previous years.

This year, organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000, with one award of £5,000 available, alongside two grants of £2,500 and five of £1,000.

Chief executive Richard Ingle said: “As a judge for the annual Awards, I’m always blown away by the great work that local charities, community groups and volunteers do in our local community. The Society’s roots in the community are very important to us.

“We have committed to donate 2% of profits back into the community and are pleased that we were able to increase the funding pot for our annual Awards last year.”

Further details and application information are available at https://bit.ly/4niiGKG.