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Our support for London and South East of England

At NatWest Group, we’re proud to support customers, communities, and businesses across London and the South East through our NatWest brand and our dedicated Regional Board.

Latest news and insights

London founders invited to pitch for £100,000

Applications for the capital's Accelerator pitch competition open on 14 September.

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Boosting South East affordable housing

£250 million from NatWest supports housing and communities across the South East.

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£190m for landmark student living development

897-bed site will support the London’s world class higher education sector.

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Meet the London and South East Regional Board

Our London and South East Regional Board helps deliver NatWest Group’s strategy locally. The Board brings together leaders from across the bank, using local knowledge and connections to listen to customers, understand regional priorities and support the region’s communities and economy.

Catherine van-Weenen

Chair

Kamilla Blaszczuk

Board Engagement Manager

Ben Allen

Denise Chinery-Hesse

John Dixon

Helen Bates

Hayley Chisholm

Emily Fallon

Melanie Hannay

Chris Kettle

Anna Layard-Liesching

Growing Together – our plan to support UK growth

Our Growing Together plan is a long-term, connected programme underpinned by five focus areas, where we deliver impact today and can do even more in the future.

Build for the future

We’re a leading lender to the infrastructure and housing sectors that the UK needs for a stronger, more connected economy.

Support the innovators

We’re committed to playing our part in making the UK a place that fully embraces innovation, by supporting the creation and growth of dynamic new businesses and policies that back entrepreneurship.

Help people and families save and invest

NatWest is a partner to 20 million customers, helping people save and invest for their futures and build financial confidence across all nations and regions of the UK. 

Champion mid-sized businesses

As the number one bank for mid-sized businesses, we’re championing their vital role in the economy and the policies they need to play an even more important role in UK growth.

Back powerful nations and regions

Through our UK-wide network, NatWest Group is a driver of stronger regional economies and the trusted partner for the people building those economies.

Backing Brighton innovation

Through our Accelerator network and our partnerships with universities, we’re helping start-ups across the UK innovate, grow and scale, offering targeted support to spinouts and entrepreneurs.

 

Tap play to find out about our new Accelerator launched in partnership with the University of Brighton.

Helping people and families save and invest

Financial confidence is a vital, often underestimated, part of a strong economic infrastructure. Through NatWest Thrive, our free financial education and future skills programme, we’re helping young people build money confidence and take action towards owning their future.

 

Tap play to watch Thrive Live in action in London.

Championing Mid-Market businesses

As the number one bank for mid-sized businesses across the UK, our locally based relationship managers and sector specialists work with companies right across London and the South East, ensuring mid-market businesses have the support they need to grow and reach their full potential as growth drivers of the economy.

 

Tap play to watch NatWest Group Chair Rick Haythornthwaite visit our Mid-Market customer Thorley Taverns in Broadstairs.

Powering clean energy across the region

As a leading lender to UK infrastructure, we support the projects that underpin everyday life, from roads and rail to energy and renewables.

 

Tap play to find out how our customer enfinium’s Kemsley site in Kent is delivering clean energy for our communities.

Our support in London and South East: FAQs