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Annual Charity Awards 2022: The results are in!

Posted by / May 25, 2022

It’s good to give back. Each year we donate a total of £4,000 to four charities, as voted for by PG Mutual policyholders and the wider public. Here are the results from our 2022 vote, with some comments from the winning charities. Here’s a quick explainer  PG Mutual has always supported many charitable causes, from food banks to mental health support. But with so many invaluable charities out there, deciding who to donate to each year is, frankly, a difficult […]

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CSR: Why it matters and how it’s shaping PG Mutual’s future

Posted by / March 8, 2022

Ethical, environmental and social issues have never been higher on the public agenda. And rightly so. That places a strong ethical and moral obligation on businesses to operate in a way that’s as sustainable as possible. Not just because it’s the right thing to do by public opinion. But because it’s the right thing to do for the planet and for society. It’s the right thing to do full stop. That’s where corporate social responsibility comes in. Think of it […]

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Charities, trees and LEDs: how PG Mutual is caring for communities

Posted by / March 25, 2021

For some companies, corporate social responsibility is little more than a box-ticking exercise. For us here at PG Mutual, being socially and environmentally aware is stitched into our DNA. Here’s a short summary of some of the inspiring projects we are supporting and a digest of how we are reining in our environmental impact. Ready the fanfare, we’ve launched an Annual Charity Award From mental health to food poverty, PG Mutual has always aimed to support a broad range of […]

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6 ways to cut your carbon footprint at home – and save money

Posted by / November 12, 2020

Whether you are an eco-warrior or an eco-worrier – or both – working from home has become the norm. And that’s good news for your personal carbon footprint if you were driving or using public transport to schlep to your workplace. So let’s keep up the excellent work. Here are some simple ways to stay carbon-efficient at home. And remember: what’s good for Mother Nature tends to be good for your bank balance too. Win, win. 1. Eat less meat… […]

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Why our ‘mutual’ status is good news for you!

Posted by / September 7, 2020

No external stakeholders gobbling up profits. A long history of putting customers and community first. Commitment to bringing more stability to public finances. Just three of the reasons we are proud to be one of 10,000 mutual societies in the UK. But what exactly is a mutual society? And what are the benefits of becoming a PG Mutual policyholder?   Let’s take a look. What is a mutual society?   A mutual society is a financial services organisation that’s owned by […]

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