Our History

Here for Stockport since 1924...

 

1924

Founded by TAV Sutton in Stockport:

"Our purpose was to provide facilities for savings and assistance for those seeking to buy a home in stockport and the surrounding districts"

 

1945

Supported local soldiers returning from WW2 in buying their home

 

1955

Becomes largest building society in Stockport

1968

Installed the Society's first computer, costing £6,290

 

1971

First local branch opens in Poynton

 

1977

New Head Office opens at St. Petersgate

 

1979-1981

Reddish & Hazel Grove branches open

1985

Bramhall branch opens

 

1995

Marple branch opens

 

2000

Vernon goes online with first website

 

2008

Supported Members through global financial crash

 

2012

Launch of Community Awards

 

2020

Supported mortgage Members with payment holidays during Coronavirus pandemic

2023

Invested in our high streets with full branch network refurbishment

2024

Launched Charitable Foundation with over £100,000 fund

 

And Beyond...

 

Caring about what really matters, we help our Members build better futures and together, we’re greater.