Our dual origins lie in Northampton (1848) and within the co-operative
movement in London (1883) respectively.
Over a hundred mergers later - most notably the merger between the
Nationwide and the Anglia Building Societies in 1987 - we are now the UK's
fifth largest mortgage lender and ninth largest retail banking, saving and
lending organisation by asset size. More significantly, we are the largest
building society in the world and are committed to staying mutual.
For some of the highlights of our proud history
Acting in a socially responsible manner
is at the heart of what we do at Nationwide.co.uk
As a mutual organisation, we understand that we have responsibilities that
go beyond purely commercial interests:(nationwide.co.uk)
Our members expect excellence and value from our products and
services
Our employees expect to work in safe and healthy surroundings
Members, employees and the wider public expect us to understand and
manage our impacts on the community and the environment.
