Shepherds Friendly have taken a stand at the 50+ Show to be held at Manchester Central on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2012 and are looking forward to welcoming visitors who would like to find out more about their financial plans, including the Over 50's Life Cover offered by the society. Read More
Six-month old baby Elsie Jacklin may not know it yet but she's already proved to be a winner in the prize draw held by Shepherds Friendly at the Baby Show at Earls Court in October. Proud mum Jessica entered the free draw when she visited the stand and was amazed to find later that she had won a child savings plan for her baby daughter that will have £25 invested every month until Elsie reaches the age of 18. How's that for a nice windfall that could reach over £8000 and help make the youngster's dreams come true! Read More
For parents looking to save and give their children a head start in life, the recent launch of Shepherds Junior ISA is good news, providing a tax-efficient way to save towards university fees, a deposit on a first home or a special treat at age 18. Read More
Income protection plans may have been considered the preserve of higher income earners, but now Shepherds Simple Protection plan makes it affordable for workers in all sectors to protect their income against being absent from work due to sickness or an accident. Read More
Shepherds Friendly has enjoyed a well-earned reputation for its range of tax-efficient child savings plans and the society has recently announced changes designed to help accommodate a new addition to its portfolio. Read More
Putting aside savings for children to give them a head start in life is now more important than ever, so when the Government decided to end the Child Trust Fund scheme and replace this with a new Junior ISA from November 2011, Shepherds Friendly set about developing their own tax-efficient Junior ISA plan. Read More
Shepherds Friendly may have been around since 1826 but that's no reason why this financial products provider can't make use of the latest social media opportunities to keep in touch with its friends in the UK and worldwide. Read More
With over 100 million users on Twitter, Shepherds Friendly felt it was about time it made full use of this fast expanding social media to keep in touch with its members and followers throughout the UK and worldwide. Read More
Shepherds Friendly is currently taking centre stage in a new video appearing on the Telegraph Business Club web pages and you can take a look now on YouTube Read More
Shepherds Friendly have been helping families plan for financial security since 1826, but in a video that is currently appearing on the Daily Telegraph's Business Club web pages, Chief Executive Geoffrey Spencer and senior executives spelled out how a fundamental reorganisation and change in business structure has set the society on a path designed to meet the changing needs of today's consumer and their financial planning requirements. Read More
Shepherds Stocks and Shares ISA offers a smart way to save TAX-EFFICIENTLY and we've now introduced a new and more flexible feature which allows you to invest regular monthly premiums from a minimum of £50 a month and/or lump-sum investments of a minimum of £500 at a time. Read More
Our recent bonus notifications provide clear evidence of the Society's ability to maintain a strong level of performance despite the economic problems facing the country. Read more.
You'll be aware that the coalition Government has decided to close the Child Trust Fund (CTF) from early 2011, but if you are still in possession of a CTF voucher and haven't yet opened a plan, you can still do so if you act fast! Read More
Accidents or illness can strike any of us at any time no matter what our profession and can have a significant impact on our income, but if you are a professional sportsman or sportswoman the chances of a lengthy sickness or injury lay-off are more likely than most. Read More
The Shepherds Friendly story has achieved world-wide recognition through Wikipedia - the Free Encyclopedia as it is widely known. Read more
Leaving a useful cash lump sum for your loved ones really does make sense - whether it's to cover the costs of your funeral, to settle any unpaid bills or as a gift to your children or grandchildren. Shepherds Friendly is a specialist provider of life plans for the Over 50's and the good news is that if you're aged between 50 and 75, acceptance for their life plan is guaranteed with no medical or health questions to answer. Read more
Accidents or illness can strike any of us at any time no matter what our profession and can have a significant impact on our income, but if you are a professional sportsman or sportswoman the chances of a lengthy sickness or injury lay-off are more likely than most. Read more
The impending increases in further education fees have highlighted once again the escalating costs of bringing up children, so it is more important than ever for parents to start planning as early as possible by setting up child savings plans such as those offered by Shepherds Friendly. Read more