The MoneyAge Awards celebrate excellence in the personal finance space.
Christopher White, chief financial officer at Darlington Building Society, said: “It’s a privilege to be named Building Society of the Year at this year’s MoneyAge Awards.
“The event always showcases the most innovative ideas from across the financial services sector, and is fantastic to be a part of it.
“Darlington Building Society has gone from strength to strength despite challenging market conditions. Our first half results for 2021 were really positive.
“Our ‘open for business’ approach during the pandemic, and wider ‘members first’ ethos, provided our members with reassuring stability and a sense of connectivity at a time when the world was physically distanced.
“And now that the world is opening up again, there’s a raft of exciting developments happening in the society.
“We have pledged to donate 5% of our profit to local charities with support from the County Durham Committee Foundation.
“We were one of the first lenders to offer mortgages on first homes – a crucially important government scheme that will help first-time buyers.
“There’s a real buzz in the air and there’s never been a better time to be part of Darlington Building Society. This award is testament to that.
“I’d like to thank every member of staff for their continued dedication and contribution to making the society the jewel in the region’s crown that it is today.”
