Bath Building Society Community Awards increases funding pot

Bath Building Society has re-launched its Community Awards with an increased funding pot as part of its pledge to give 2% of profits back to the community each year.

The newly named Community Awards reflects the scope of the initiative, which is now open to charities, community groups, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and School PTAs in Bath and North East Somerset.

Launched in 2006, Bath Building Society has donated more than £123,000 through the annual awards to support over 150 local charities and community groups in the past 19 years. In 2025, the funding pot has increased to £15,000, broken down as:

• 1 x £5,000 award
• 2 x £2,500 awards
• 5 x £1,000 awards

Bath Building Society CEO, 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. This year we have committed to donate 2% of profits back into the community and are pleased to be able to increase the funding pot for our annual Awards this year.”

Find out more about the Bath Building Society Community Awards and apply online.