Thursday, June 10, 2021
The sustainable banking hub is based in Bristol and is aimed at supporting companies to grow
NatWest has opened its first sustainable banking hub in Bristol with hot desks, free wifi and events space for entrepreneurs to use.
The new branch in Broadmead is the first of its kind for the bank and will offer a range of specialist services to help boost enterprise, NatWest has said, including providing access to expert advice and spaces to allow local businesses to collaborate.
The bank said that once coronavirus restrictions and social distancing measures begin to ease, its new space will be able to offer services including:
The Bristol branch has been designed to limit its environmental impact and includes recycled furniture and water bottle refill stations for customers. The bank has also removed paper marketing materials.
Janat Hulston, managing director of retail banking for NatWest in the South West said: “By bringing all of our expert services together in Bristol we're really bringing our purpose to life to help our customers and communities rebuild and thrive.
"It's a great example of 'One Bank' thinking and working and I can't wait to hear what our customers think of our new hub."