Santander UK

From cinnamon swirls to beetroot brownies, we had it all 🍰 ☕ Another year, another fantastic Coffee Morning. We take cake very seriously here at Santander, and so our teams kitted out all of our floors in Unity Place MK with lots of tasty treats. While doing so we raised over £1,500 for our charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to everyone who spent time baking and everybody who donated to this fantastic cause 💚❤️

Happy New Year to our Jewish colleagues and customers celebrating Rosh Hashanah ✨

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the contributions of Black people to our history, leadership and culture, and to reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive environment where the voices of our people and customers are heard and valued. #ThePlaceToBeYourself

Did you know that we're partnered with SignVideo? SignVideo is a service which helps Deaf customers communicate in their preferred language. If a Deaf customer needs to call us, SignVideo works by connecting them with a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter via videocall. This service is now available 24/7, 365 days a year - so our customers can contact us whenever they need to. Deaf customers can also use SignVideo in our branches, to connect to a BSL interpreter remotely, meaning that they can communicate with our staff quickly and conveniently. We know our customers have different needs, so we've made products and services designed to support our customers who may need that extra bit of help.

Our people make Santander special 🌈❤️ We believe that inclusion goes beyond words, it's about action and showing up. This year at MK Pride Festival, we asked a simple but powerful question: "What does it take to be an active ally?". Hear from our colleagues and friends as they share what allyship means to them, in the video below. Pride is more than a moment, it’s a movement. We're committed to being allies year-round and ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard and valued here at work.

A special shout-out to our Macmillan partnerships team! 💚 We landed 6th on the C&E Barometer for Most Admired Corporate Partnerships. This is a real achievement for us, having climbed 8 places since last year, showing the impact we're making across the financial sector. To top this off, last week we were also awarded for our sponsorship of the Mighty Hikes programme. It's an honour to be recognised in this space through our partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

Who else had the best time at MK Pride Festival this weekend? Because we did 🙌 We're proud to have sponsored MK Pride Festival for the 4th time, reflecting our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Pride season may be over for some but it's never over for us. Here at Santander, we support the LGBTQ+ community every day of the year by creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and listened to. Didn't make it this weekend? We took some photos so you don’t need to miss out 🏳️🌈 #ThePlaceToBeYourself

Happy 1st Birthday to our head office in Unity Place MK 🥳 It's been a jam-packed, fun-filled year and we've loved every minute of it. From drag queen musical bingo at Unity Place Live, to our sausEdge roll giveaway. Comment your favourite memories below 👇

Imagine navigating your day without being able to hear the conversation around you. One in three adults are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, and this is their reality. September is Deaf Awareness Month, a perfect time to think about how we can all make communication more accessible. You don't need to be fluent in British Sign Language to make a difference to someone's day. Learning a few simple signs can help bridge the communication gap and show your support to friends, colleagues or customers.