Bank gives back to the community

In April NatWest Devon Commercial Banking announced St Loye’s Foundation as their nominated charity of the year.

After only three months NatWest Devon have already held several fundraising days such as an in work Tuck Shop, a book exchange and raffles in which all proceeds go to St Loye’s Foundation.

A team of 11 are also planning to do the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge in September, tackling Mount Snowdon in the North, Cadair Idris in mid-Wales and Pen y Fan in the South with an aim of climbing all three peaks in just 24 hours.

The team has also generously offered their time as volunteers at St Loye’s events and working with the community such as painting in homes of clients and clearing garden space within St Loye’s facilities.

Louise Jones, St Loye’s Corporate Fundraiser: "I have been really pleased with the enthusiasm and initiative the team at NatWest Devon Commercial banking have shown. They are so keen to help support us as a charity and their Three Peak Challenge event is a fantastic way to raise money for us and I know they are relishing the challenge!"

Steph Tedstone, Senior Relationship Manager for NatWest Devon Commercial Banking, said: “We are delighted to be working with St Loye's Foundation as our chosen charity this year. So far we have raised funds in our office through a silent auction, book exchange, tuck shop and also a raffle.”

“The Welsh Three Peaks is our most challenging fundraising initiative this year. There are varying degrees of fitness within the team so we are all training hard to ensure we successfully tackle these three very steep climbs and raise as much money as possible to support St Loye's Foundation.”

NatWest Devon Commercial Banking is a local team of business experts dedicated to supporting businesses. All the relationship managers are trained and externally accredited to provide in depth expertise and support that’s local to the area.

They pro-actively support businesses by holding a variety of events throughout the year such as Economic updates, ‘Inspire’ women in business events and events focusing on specific sectors such as Professionals, Leisure, Healthcare, Agriculture, Green Energy and Manufacturing.