Building society celebrate helping 2,000 people with financial support in first year of scheme
A building society is celebrating helping 2,000 people with their financial stability, including customers in South Tyneside.
South Shields residents are some of the 2,000 people supported by Leeds Building Society’s push to assist people keep their money safe.
Clinics, first launched in August 2025, are 30-minute sessions that can be booked via telephone or at any of the Society’s 51 branches.
They are run by staff who take people through common financial crimes and offer advice on how to protect themselves.
Stephen Senior, Head of Financial Crime Prevention at Leeds Building Society, said: “Scams are becoming more sophisticated and more personalised so staying safe can feel increasingly difficult.”
“We want to help our members and the general public feel more confident about how to protect themselves from financial crime.
“Having a presence in Newcastle, Morpeth, North Shields, South Shields, Whitley Bay and 46 other locations across the UK means that we can use our position in the community to deliver workshops that give people the tools and knowledge to spot potential scams.