The Co-operative Bank plc

We’re urging the government to prioritise the needs of young people facing homelessness with our charity partner, Centrepoint. We wrote to the Treasury, demanding they take immediate action ahead of tomorrow’s Budget 👇   #MakeWorkPay | #EndYouthHomelessness

👉 85% of the UK live in cities, which is why the Postcode Gardener Programme is making such a difference to people who live in nature-deprived areas. 🧑 What is a Postcode Gardener? Postcode Gardeners plan and co-ordinate activities, teach people which plants to grow where and run events to share knowledge and skills. In the process, they’ll co-create resilient, thriving and healthy neighbourhoods to benefit nature and local communities across the country. 🌼 Find out more about the Friends of the Earth Postcode Gardener Programme here: https://lnkd.in/ej8UUmHG #BringBackNature | #PostcodeGardenerProgramme | #EthicalThenNowandAlways

Recently we were proud to partner with Co-operatives UK and Central Co-op to deliver the Co-op Hackathon, where innovation meets collaboration. Hackathons are important to help co-operatives learn new skills, practice problem solving and gain valuable experience that can be applied to future projects. Have you ever participated in a hackathon? Let us know in the comments below. #CyberSecurityWeek | #Coops

✊🏿 For The Co-operative Bank, Black History Month is a time to honour the contributions of Black people throughout history and to celebrate Black culture. It's also an opportunity to promote and highlight inclusion and understanding in the workplace. This #BlackHistoryMonth we're celebrating some of the many key achievements that our colleague network REACH has accomplished in the past 12 months, including: 🏆 Being shortlisted for the Network Group category in the 2023 Ethnicity Awards 🩸 Supporting NHS Blood and Transplant by hosting a webinar to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and the need for blood from ethnic communities. #EthicalThenNowandAlways | #BHM2024 | #ReclaimingNarratives

The field of cyber security has historically been a male-dominated field and though progress has been made, there's still so much more to be done to address these challenges. 💬 Hear from our colleagues in our Cyber Security Team on how a career in tech can be rewarding and how more female role-models can lead to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. 👉 To find out what roles we have available visit: co-operativebankjobs.co.uk

🎥 Watch our colleague, Georgia's video to find out how you can stay up to date with the ever-changing world of cyber security. This Cyber Security Week we're: 🔄 Sharing valuable information on the latest cyber threats and best practices to help you stay safe online ♀️ Encouraging more women to join a growing field in the tech industry 💻 Highlighting and educating on best practices to protect ourselves online. 📧 To find out what roles we have available visit co-operativebankjobs.co.uk or email careers@co-operativebank.co.uk

Over the past year, conflict in the Middle East has devastated lives across the region, and millions have fled their homes in search of safety. Huge numbers of people across Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region are right now in urgent need of food, shelter and medical care. Disasters Emergency Committee charities are on the ground saving lives right now, and they are ready to act wherever the needs are greatest. For more information on how and where DEC member charities are responding, please visit dec.org.uk As a core member of the DEC’s Rapid Response Network, The Co-operative Bank are supporting the appeal by helping to raise vital funds and we will donate an initial £20k to the appeal. The first £10 million donated to the appeal by the public will be matched by the UK Government. If you can, please donate now: https://lnkd.in/eRFs3zut

⚡ BREAKING NEWS ⚡ The Climate and Nature Bill is on its way to becoming law, thanks to Roz Savage MP. Together, it's time to make history. Will you join us and 54,000+ supporters by asking your MP to back the #CANBill today? 🐝 zerohour.uk | Zero Hour

🌎 We've been recognised as a Which? Eco Provider 2024 for the second year running. Consumer champion Which? examined the environmental policies of 13 of the UK’s leading current account providers with only three providers earning the Which? Eco Provider badge. 💙 As the original ethical bank, this is a testament to our longstanding commitment to withhold our services to any organisation involved in the production of fossil fuels and the unsustainable harvest of natural resources. Customers want their banks to operate with transparency. Despite this, we remain the only UK bank with an Ethical Policy, informed by the views of our customers. It sets out the activities we refuse to fund or provide banking services for and states the steps we are taking to have a positive impact on our planet, people and communities. 👉 Read the full article from Which? here: https://brnw.ch/21wNKJi #WhichEcoProvider | #EthicalThenNowAndAlways | #ClimateChange

💙 We want to thank the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Paul Andrews and Founder of The Monastery Manchester, Elaine Griffiths OBE for joining us on a day that was very special to us - the launch of the #PostcodeGardenerProgramme in our hometown of Manchester. 📍 Located in West Gorton, Greater Manchester and in partnership with Friends of the Earth we were thrilled to put our gardening gloves on and create a green space for everyone to come together, connect with nature and cultivate a sense of community. #BringBackNature | #EthicalThenNowandAlways