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We understand that challenging situations, whether temporary or permanent, can make it more difficult to apply for and maintain your account with us. Please refer to our Customer Support guidance or contact us by phone: 01732 441944 or email enquiries@charitybank.org should you need any support before completing your application. In this online form you will be given the opportunity to tell us about any requirements that you may have so we can record them against your account[s] to ensure we provide the right support to you.

Before we start to collect your information, we would like you to know: For your security, this is a secure page so the information you provide cannot be intercepted. It will also time out if you leave a page without any changes for more than 30 minutes.

Are you eligible?

To open your Ethical 33 Day Notice Account (Personal) you need to meet the following requirements:

You must be at least 16 years old
You must be a permanent UK resident
You should be a UK taxpayer
You must hold a current account with an UK registered bank or building society. These details are known as your Nominated Account. Please note this account must be used for all credits and withdrawals.
You must have at least £250 to open your account

You will need

Your bank account details
Your address history for the last 3 years
One of your active Charity Bank account numbers, if you are an existing customer

Please note: You will need to print an Application Summary at the end of your online application to sign and return to us

Please read the important information prior to commencing your application

Before you begin

*Does the applicant hold a Charity Bank account?

Yes Yes No No

*Type of Application

This account will be set up under one person's name

This account will be set up under two people's names. To complete this application you will need to have the personal information of both parties.

To enable Charity Bank to set up your savings account we need to collect personal information about and perform full know your client (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) checks on some key individuals from your organisation. The requirements differ between incorporated and unincorporated organisations and are explained below. If you require any guidance before you begin your application you can contact our Savings Team by email: enquiries@charitybank.org or by phone: 01732 441944.

AML requirements for incorporated organisations (limited companies and limited partnerships):

The personal details (full names, DOB, address) of two directors (listed at Companies House) to instruct us to open the account, any further signatories on the account (these could include additional directors), all beneficial owners and all persons with significant control are required.

For example:

If your organisation has 9 directors listed at Companies House:

If 1 of the directors (we require the personal details of 2) is listed as a person with significant control and there are 2 additional authorised signatories who are not directors you will need to select 4 from the drop-down above and provide personal details for each
If the director with significant control is not one of the 2 directors signing the application summary form then select 5

AML requirements for unincorporated organisations(mutual, trusts, partnerships, faith, clubs, unincorporated associations/charities:

The personal details (full names, DOB, address) of 25% [minimum 2 - maximum 4] of management body members, rounded up to the nearest whole number to instruct us to open the account and any further signatories on the account (mandate).

For trust applications we require the personal details (full names, DOB, address) of the trustees, settlors and beneficiaries.

For example:

If your unincorporated organisation has 12 members of its management body, we would require the full personal details for 3 members to instruct us to open your savings account given the 25% requirement. Additionally, if any members (over and above the 3 already listed) were to be signatories we would require their full personal details as we would any additional authorised signatories that are not members of the management body. Therefore, if there were a fourth member of the management body acting a signatory and one non-member you would need to select 5 from the drop-down above and provide personal details for each.

The personal details (full names, DOB, address) of two directors (listed at Companies House) to instruct us to open the account, any further signatories on the account (these could include additional directors), and all persons with significant control are required.

For example:
If your organisation has 9 directors listed at Companies House:

If 1 of the directors (we require the personal details of 2) is listed as a person with significant control and there are 2 additional authorised signatories who are not directors you will need to select 4 from the drop-down above and provide personal details for each
If the director with significant control is not one of the 2 directors signing the application summary form, then select 5

AML requirements for unincorporated organisations (mutual, trusts, partnerships, faith, clubs, unincorporated associations/charities:

The personal details (full names, DOB, address) of 25% [minimum 2 - maximum 4] of management body members, rounded up to the nearest whole number to instruct us to open the account and any further signatories on the account (mandate).

For trust applications we require the personal details (full names, DOB, address) of the trustees, settlors and beneficiaries.

For example:

If your unincorporated organisation has 12 members of its management body, we will require the full personal details for 3 members to instruct us to open your savings account given the 25% requirement. Additionally, if any members (over and above the 3 already listed) were to be signatories we would require their full personal details as we would any additional authorised signatories that are not members of the management body. Therefore, if there were a fourth member of the management body acting a signatory and one non-member you would need to select 5 from the drop-down above and provide personal details for each.

This account will be set up for a Superannuation account. To complete this application you will need details of all parties involved

This account will be set up for a child with the number of parents/guardians selected. To complete this application you will need details of all parties involved

Opening your Ethical 33 Day Notice Account (Personal)