Bank account for newly constituted groups

Over the last few years, it has become increasingly difficult for new community groups to open bank accounts.

Bank of Scotland logoThe problem became even worse during the pandemic. Our District Manager (West), Bridget Johns, recently helped a group (Silent Footprints) to find a bank that would accept a newly constituted group.

The Bank Of Scotland’s Treasurer’s Account is suitable for small groups (income below £50,000).

You can find details of the account here