Having deep-rooted connections to the places our customers live, work and do business is vital to help them succeed.
UK’s biggest bank for business
With over one million business customers, NatWest Group is the UK’s biggest bank for business - helping them grow, create local jobs, and drive economic growth.
Delivering our strategy locally
Whether it’s understanding regional commercial markets or partnering with community organisations, our Regional Boards play a vital role helping to deliver our strategy across the UK.
Building financial confidence
Our Financial Foundations workshops empower people with essential money skills. We partner with organisations to deliver these sessions to their employees and communities, boosting financial confidence.
Powering entrepreneurs across the UK
Our Accelerator hubs put us at the centre of entrepreneur ecosystems in cities across the UK. We’ve got ambitious growth plans to open even more.

National Spotlight: Scotland
We support customers and communities across Scotland through our Royal Bank of Scotland brand.
The people connecting us locally
Our Regional Boards are a vital part of our presence across the UK. Read insights from our Scotland Board Chair Judith Cruickshank on the Board’s support across Scotland.
Wales
Jessica Shipman
North
Malcolm Buchanan
South West
Faye Long
London and South East
Catherine van Weenen

Helping to power decision-making with our insights
The NatWest Growth Tracker provides monthly analysis of business performance in manufacturing and services across all UK regions.
Led by our Chief Economist Sebastian Burnside, our insights highlight the unique opportunities and challenges facing businesses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Map image: Darker colour = higher business growth, June 2025.
Latest reports

NatWest supports North West aqueduct refurbishment
We’re backing United Utilities’ £3bn project to secure water supply for 2.5 million people.

Yorkshire logistics specialists secure new growth funding
TSL Vanguard Ltd and Specialist Trailer Hire Ltd secured a £3.75m package to meet growing demand.

Supporting homebuilding in the Scottish borders
Eildon Housing Association, has received an £18.7m funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland to build new homes in the Scottish Borders.