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We’re Finalists for Two British Bank Awards!

We’re proud to share we’ve been shortlisted for two prestigious 2026 British Bank Awards: Best Building Society Best Building Society

Mansfield Building Society Sutton branch interior — Mortgages, Intermediaries

All Fixed Rate Mortgages Withdrawn 20.03.26

Due to the current levels of global economic uncertainty, all our fixed rate mortgage products have been withdrawn with immediate

Mascot Stanley — Savings, About Us, Community

Our Children’s Accounts Back Sherwood Forest Trust with Local Forest and Heathland Initiatives

The Society has reaffirmed its commitment to the local community by donating £985 to the Sherwood Forest Trust, continuing a

A street sign for Threadneedle Street, the home of the Bank of England — Mortgages, Savings, About Us

Interest Rate Reductions Following Bank of England Base Rate Changes on 18 December 2025

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that the Bank Base Rate (BBR) has reduced from 4.00% to 3.75% with effect

A disabled woman In her wheelchair using a laptop at home — Intermediaries, Savings

Essential Online Maintenance

We will be conducting essential maintenance works online from 29-31 December 2025.

Mansfield Building Society presents Cheque to Students of Sutton Community Academy for Takeover Radio 106.9 — About Us, Community

The Mansfield Bolsters Empowerment for Young Voices at Sutton Youth Radio

Sutton Youth Radio (Takeover Radio 106.9) – Ashfield’s vibrant community radio station dedicated to young people aged 8 to 25

Savings Rate reductions from 1 October 2025

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will decrease the Bank Base Rate (BBR) from 4.25% to 4.00% with

Meet the Beat, Mansfield Branch — Branches, Community

Meet the Beat is coming to our Sutton Branch!

Friday 1 August 2025 | 10am – 12 noon | Sutton Branch

Mansfield District Corps of Drums - April — About Us, Community

Mansfield Building Society Donation Supports Inclusive Community Music with Mansfield District Corps of Drums

Mansfield Building Society has proudly donated £800 to the Mansfield District Corps of Drums in support of their ongoing mission

Meet the Beat at Mansfield Branch, Tuesday 8 July

For the second year running, we’re proud to be hosting a Meet the Beat session at our Mansfield branch on

Mansfield Building Society colleagues accept Menopause Friendly Accreditation — About Us

Mansfield achieves acclaimed Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Mansfield Building Society has achieved an acclaimed Menopause Friendly accreditation as a mark of excellence in how we support people

Environmental Award Winner Robert Thacker with Paul Wheeler — About Us, Community

Stuart Slater and Robert Thacker win our 2025 Community Star Awards

The Society’s Community Star Award winners were announced following our 155th Annual General Meeting at Portland College on 28 April.

Interest Rate reductions from 1 July 2025

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will decrease the Bank Base Rate (BBR) from 4.50% to 4.25% with

AGM Directors Table 2025 — Community, Savings, Mortgages, About Us

Society celebrates record year as the sector turns 250

We have announced record new mortgage lending of over £125million and growth in savings members to nearly 21,000 in 2024

Mansfield Building Society with Alzheimer's Society fundraising cheque — Community, About Us

Mansfield Building Society chooses Alzheimer’s Society for 2025 fundraising

Mansfield Building Society colleagues have chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society, for a third consecutive year, as its Charity Partner for

Dr Marcellus Baz at BBC Sports Personality of the Year — About Us

Dr Marcellus Baz BEM confirmed for Mansfield’s AGM and Community Celebration Event

Dr Marcellus Baz BEM, winner of the Unsung Hero award at the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and

mansfield building society main branch exterior LOW RES — Intermediaries, Savings, About Us, Mortgages

Changes following the Bank of England Base Rate reduction on 6 February 2025

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will decrease the Bank Base Rate (BBR) from 4.75% to 4.50% with

Mansfield Building Society branch counter — Intermediaries, Savings, About Us, Mortgages

Our response to the Bank of England Base Rate change 7 November 2024

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will decrease the Bank Base Rate (BBR) from 5.00% to 4.75% with

Autumn Member Event Announced

Mansfield Building Society will hold an autumn Member Event at the One Call Stadium on Thursday 31 October, 1pm-4pm.

The old Stock Exchange Building, London — About Us, Savings, Mortgages

Our response to the Bank of England Base Rate change 1 August 2024

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will decrease the Bank Base Rate (BBR) from 5.25% to 5.00% with

Creswell Colliery Brass Band accept a cheque from Mansfield Building Society — Community, About Us

Mansfield Building Society supports the next generation of local mining legacy

The Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to Creswell Colliery Brass Band.

HM Revenue and Customs sign outside a building — Savings

Cash ISA changes from 6 April 2024

During the Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement, the government announced a number of ISA changes that took effect from 6 April

Mansfield Building Society donate to the Wolfpack Project — Community, About Us

Society backs project to combat loneliness in Nottinghamshire

Our Community Support Scheme has donated £750 to Nottinghamshire Charity, The Wolfpack Project.

2024 Community Star winner, Steve O'Hara (R) with Paul Wheeler (L) — About Us, Community

Steve O’Hara and Andis Senkans win Society’s 2024 Community & Environmental Star Awards

Mansfield Building Society’s 154th Annual General Meeting was followed by their Community Celebration event, at Portland College, last week.

Notts Blood Bikes pose outside Mansfield Building Society branch — About Us, Community

Mansfield Building Society helps Notts Blood Bikes deliver more life-saving support to the NHS

Mansfield Building Society’s Charitable Trust has donated £12,500 to Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes to add a new bike to its fleet.

Mansfield Building Society cheque presentation to the Alzheimer's Society — Community, About Us

Mansfield Building Society extends support to Alzheimer’s Society in 2024

Mansfield Building Society has chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society, for a second year, as its Charity Partner for 2024.

Stanley Stag cheque presentation with rowing boat outside a Mansfield Building Society branch — Community, About Us

Grand support for ‘Oar Blimey’ Atlantic Challenge

The Society has made a £1,000 donation to Oar Blimey, a fundraising challenge in support of those living with dementia.

Mansfield Building Society cheque presentation at Mansfield Town Football Club — Community

Mansfield stalwarts come together for the greater good

Mansfield Building Society has donated £1,000 to Mansfield Town’s Community Trust.

man and woman walking dog in forest — Savings

In it for the long haul: should you invest in fixed rate savings bonds?

The challenges of the last few years have simply highlighted how important it is to have some money set aside

Bank of England Base Rate increase on 3 August 2023 and how it may affect you

Last updated: 04.08.23 Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will increase the Base Rate (BBR) from 5.00% to

Man and woman sitting on stairs painting — Mortgages, About Us

The Government’s Mortgage Charter – support with rising interest rates

The Government recently launched their Mortgage Charter following a meeting of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders, UK Finance and the

Mansfield bs large cheque st john ambulance women — Community

The Mansfield helps put extra first aiders in the local community with St. John Ambulance

Our Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to St. John Ambulance to help put extra first aiders in the local

mansfield building society main branch inside front desk — Savings, Mortgages, About Us

Society to increase variable rates for borrowers and savers from 1 June 2023

In response to the Bank of England Base Rate increase to 4.50%, the Society will be increasing its variable interest

Sutton stings kids hockey team on ice with large cheque — Community

The Mansfield helps put an extra ‘sting’ in the tail of local junior Ice Hockey club

Sutton Sting Ice Hockey Academy has been awarded a £1,000 donation from the Society’s Community Support Scheme.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust receive a presentation cheque — Community

Society supports Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s expansion plans

The Mansfield’s Community Support Scheme has donated an additional £600 to further extend an initial development of Woodthorpe Meadow Nature

Mortgage and Savings rate increases from 1 March 2023

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will increase the Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) from 3.50% to

Two men holding bucket - mansfield bs and alzheimers society — Community

Mansfield Building Society Announces New Charity Partner

The Society has chosen Alzheimer’s Society as its new Charity Partner.

Tracker 90 (1st issue) product withdrawn

Due to demand across our range of savings products and to manage customer service levels, the Society has withdrawn the

woman sitting on sofa using macbook holding mug — Savings

eTracker 90 product withdrawn

Due to exceptionally high levels of demand, the Society has withdrawn the eTracker 90 (1st issue) for new deposits.

Mortgage and Savings rate increases from 1 December

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will increase the Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) from 2.25% to

Mortgages, About Us, Savings

Bank of England Base Rate Announcement 3 November 2022

Following the Bank of England’s announcement that it will increase the Bank of England Base Rate from 2.25% to 3.00%

Society to increase savings rates and mortgage SVR

Mansfield Building Society will be increasing variable savings rates on 13 June 2022 and our Standard Variable Rate (SVR) for

Elderly couple arriving at Holiday Let — Intermediaries, Mortgages

Case Study: Limited Company Holiday Let with lending into retirement

Here at the Mansfield, we assess each application on its merits, which means we can make common sense lending decisions.

Mansfield Building Society Paul Wheeler sitting on sofa — About Us

AGM results show another strong year for the society

At our 152nd Annual General Meeting, the Society has announced mortgage asset growth of 4.6% and a pre-tax profit of

Ukrainian Flag Wavy — Mortgages, About Us

Support for Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme

Mansfield Building Society is supporting the Government’s Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme, which will enable homeowners across the UK to

Mansfield to increase savings rates by up to 0.50%

Whilst inflation, National Insurance and spiralling energy costs continue to put pressure on the cost of living, our latest savings

Children in boxing ring holding large cheque mansfield bs — Community

Community Support Scheme donation ‘packs a punch’ for Ashfield School of Boxing

The Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £893.80 to Ashfield School of Boxing that will enable them to increase their

Mansfield building society man and woman mind launch bucket — Community, About Us

Society announces new Charity Partner for 2022

We have chosen Nottinghamshire Mind as our new Charity Partner.

Man and two women holding mansfield bs cheque in front of deer image — Community

Society helps The Musketeers fight digital poverty

The Musketeers CIC reached out to the Community Support Scheme for a £500 donation to boost their bid to make

Four people in office talking at table — Intermediaries, Mortgages

Case Study: Limited Company Buy to Lets don’t have to be limited!

At The Mansfield, our personal and flexible approach allow us to consider circumstances that don’t tick every box but do

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Charitable trust donation gets fundraising back on the road for vital children’s hospice

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice has welcomed a remarkable donation of £30,283 from the Charitable Trust, to purchase a new van.

Woman and deer mascot holding cheque derbyshire wildlife trust — Community

Charitable Trust’s donation triples funding for Willington Wetlands

The Society’s Charitable Trust has donated £5,787 to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) to complete projects at Willington Wetlands.

Women holding bunny and snowman lanterns with large cheque — Community

Junction Arts can light up Bolsover with lanterns

Our Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to Junction Arts Ltd to help bring light to Bolsover’s Lantern Parade.

Society Christmas and New Year opening hours

With Christmas fast approaching, we would like to advise all members of our Christmas and New Year opening hours.

Children holding large cheque mansfield building society football pitch — Community

Tired equipment gets a boost with £500 Community Support Scheme donation for Sutton Harriers

Sutton Harriers have been given a helping hand in their bid to replace worn equipment for their members and the

Man and two women HELP group large mansfield bs cheque — Community

Picnics in a Derbyshire village receive a boost thanks to our £1,260 donation

Our Community Support Scheme has made a donation of £1,260 to Hilcote Environmental Leisure Projects (H.E.L.P.) for picnic benches.

Dog man woman holding cheque on running track — Community

Mansfield Harriers receives a grand refurbishment boost

Our Community Support Scheme has made a £1,000 donation to Mansfield Harriers and Athletics Club to boost refurbishment plans for

Man cutting ribbon to mansfield building society — About Us

£500k programme of investment in Mansfield town centre completed with Head Office refurbishment

Colleagues will be welcomed back to our Head Office following a refurbishment of our Mansfield based headquarters.

Man and woman and man in wheelchair holding mansfield bs cheque — Community

Society donates £1,000 to boost wheelchair accessible fishing on Ladybower Reservoir

A donation of £1,000 from our Community Support Scheme to The Wheelyboat Trust is helping to offer the opportunity and

Alison Chmiel portrait image smiling — About Us

Society appoints Alison Chmiel as Board Chair

The Society has appointed Alison Chmiel as our first female Board Chair. Alison takes the reins of the Society’s Board

parents taking selfie with two young children on floor — Intermediaries, About Us, Mortgages

Society among first to support First Homes scheme

We have become one of only seven lenders in the UK to support the roll out of the Government’s exciting

Children standing by tree woman holding mansfield bs cheque — Community

Society donates £300 to local Primary School for climate initiative

Our Community Support Scheme responded to a call from Northfield Primary School to help fund a tree planting session in

Woman standing next to easter eggs — Community

Society ‘shells’ out to support local children

We have continued our support for the School’s Out appeal by donating dozens of Easter eggs to local Primary schools

Foodbank shelves of food and shopping trolley — Community

Derbyshire foodbank and domestic abuse service receives £250

Our Community Support Scheme has donated £250 to Salcare, a Heanor-based charity, providing emergency food for individuals and families in

Five people forest backdrop mansfield bs cheque notts air ambulance — Community

Fundraising support for the Lincs & Notts Ambucopter

Society staff have raised over £2,800 and the Society’s Charitable Trust have contributed a further £2,500 to the Lincolnshire and

Two women holding mansfield bs cheque st andrews primary school — Community

Local school receives £1,250 for Christmas care packages

St Andrews Primary School have received a donation of £1,250 to ensure local disadvantaged pupils could have a happy Christmas.

Man orange hi viz top christmas bucket hat star trophy — Community

Stapleford volunteer is our 2020 Community Star

Stapleford Community Group volunteer, Richard MacRae, has been awarded our Community Star Award for 2020.

Staff rewarded with extra holidays over Christmas and New Year

Our Head Office and branches will close on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in addition to the usual bank

Woman looking at pink phone at desk — About Us, Savings

COVID-secure video call appointments now available

Video call appointments are being piloted at our Market Place branch, enabling new and existing customers to speak directly to

Two women holding mansfield cheque for schools out — Community

Helping to ensure local children won’t go hungry over Christmas

We have donated £6,000 to the ‘School’s Out’ appeal to ensure local children don’t go hungry over the Christmas holiday

Hillstown methodist church man and woman holding mansfield cheque — Community

Society makes donation to local foodbank

Our Community Support Scheme has donated £250 to Freedom Community Project’s foodbank service.

two women holding mansfield cheque deer painting background — Community

Society’s Charitable Trust donation to Social Action Hub helps tackle local youth loneliness

The Charitable Trust has donated £2,879 to the Social Action Hub to support their Tree House Project – a scheme

Treetops hospice man and woman holding mansfield cheque outside — Community

Donation helps local hospice deliver care package to youngsters dealing with grief during COVID- 19

Our Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to Treetops Hospice Care in Risley, Derbyshire, to create care packages to help

New online portal launched for existing borrowers switching to a new deal

We have launched a new online portal, enabling existing mortgage borrowers to transfer to a new loyalty product from the

New Market Place branch opens in the heart of Mansfield

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new branch in our 150th anniversary year in Mansfield’s historic Market

woman holding cup carying suitcase outside — Intermediaries, Mortgages

About our Expat Buy to Let mortgages

At Mansfield Building Society, we help Expats buy or refinance their Buy to Let investment property whilst they live and

sherwood forest food bank man and woman holding mansfield cheque — Community

Society donates £2,500 to local foodbank

We have donated £2,500 to Sherwood Forest Foodbank based in Mansfield Woodhouse, to purchase essential food and toiletries for people

stationery, bags, activities, yarn, cards, and chocolate on floor — Community

A little sunshine created for those living with dementia during Covid-19

Ashfield and Mansfield Dementia Friendly Communities Partnership (AMDFCP) has received a donation of £500 from our Community Support Scheme to

man and woman holding box of reindeer plushies — Community

Cuddles and more donated to King’s Mill Hospital Children’s Ward

We have donated 50 cuddly stags together with activity books and stickers to King’s Mill Hospital Children’s ward.

woman leaving other woman package at front door — Community

Society donates £2,500 to help local vulnerable people deal with COVID-19 impact

We have donated £2,500 to the Mansfield Community Response Network Fund to help voluntary groups and charities support vulnerable people

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We’re Finalists for Two British Bank Awards!

All Fixed Rate Mortgages Withdrawn 20.03.26

Our Children’s Accounts Back Sherwood Forest Trust with Local Forest and Heathland Initiatives

Interest Rate Reductions Following Bank of England Base Rate Changes on 18 December 2025

Essential Online Maintenance

The Mansfield Bolsters Empowerment for Young Voices at Sutton Youth Radio

Savings Rate reductions from 1 October 2025

Meet the Beat is coming to our Sutton Branch!

Mansfield Building Society Donation Supports Inclusive Community Music with Mansfield District Corps of Drums

Meet the Beat at Mansfield Branch, Tuesday 8 July

Mansfield achieves acclaimed Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Stuart Slater and Robert Thacker win our 2025 Community Star Awards

Interest Rate reductions from 1 July 2025

Society celebrates record year as the sector turns 250

Mansfield Building Society chooses Alzheimer’s Society for 2025 fundraising

Dr Marcellus Baz BEM confirmed for Mansfield’s AGM and Community Celebration Event

Changes following the Bank of England Base Rate reduction on 6 February 2025

Our response to the Bank of England Base Rate change 7 November 2024

Autumn Member Event Announced

Our response to the Bank of England Base Rate change 1 August 2024

Mansfield Building Society supports the next generation of local mining legacy

Cash ISA changes from 6 April 2024

Society backs project to combat loneliness in Nottinghamshire

Steve O’Hara and Andis Senkans win Society’s 2024 Community & Environmental Star Awards

Mansfield Building Society helps Notts Blood Bikes deliver more life-saving support to the NHS

Mansfield Building Society extends support to Alzheimer’s Society in 2024

Grand support for ‘Oar Blimey’ Atlantic Challenge

Mansfield stalwarts come together for the greater good

In it for the long haul: should you invest in fixed rate savings bonds?

Bank of England Base Rate increase on 3 August 2023 and how it may affect you

The Government’s Mortgage Charter – support with rising interest rates

The Mansfield helps put extra first aiders in the local community with St. John Ambulance

Society to increase variable rates for borrowers and savers from 1 June 2023

The Mansfield helps put an extra ‘sting’ in the tail of local junior Ice Hockey club

Society supports Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s expansion plans

Mortgage and Savings rate increases from 1 March 2023

Mansfield Building Society Announces New Charity Partner

Tracker 90 (1st issue) product withdrawn

eTracker 90 product withdrawn

Mortgage and Savings rate increases from 1 December

Bank of England Base Rate Announcement 3 November 2022

Society to increase savings rates and mortgage SVR

Case Study: Limited Company Holiday Let with lending into retirement

AGM results show another strong year for the society

Support for Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme

Mansfield to increase savings rates by up to 0.50%

Community Support Scheme donation ‘packs a punch’ for Ashfield School of Boxing

Society announces new Charity Partner for 2022

Society helps The Musketeers fight digital poverty

Case Study: Limited Company Buy to Lets don’t have to be limited!

Charitable trust donation gets fundraising back on the road for vital children’s hospice

Charitable Trust’s donation triples funding for Willington Wetlands

Junction Arts can light up Bolsover with lanterns

Society Christmas and New Year opening hours

Tired equipment gets a boost with £500 Community Support Scheme donation for Sutton Harriers

Picnics in a Derbyshire village receive a boost thanks to our £1,260 donation

Mansfield Harriers receives a grand refurbishment boost

£500k programme of investment in Mansfield town centre completed with Head Office refurbishment

Society donates £1,000 to boost wheelchair accessible fishing on Ladybower Reservoir

Society appoints Alison Chmiel as Board Chair

Society among first to support First Homes scheme

Society donates £300 to local Primary School for climate initiative

Society ‘shells’ out to support local children

Derbyshire foodbank and domestic abuse service receives £250

Fundraising support for the Lincs & Notts Ambucopter

Local school receives £1,250 for Christmas care packages

Stapleford volunteer is our 2020 Community Star