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Our support for Wales

At NatWest Group, we’re proud to support customers, communities, and businesses across Wales through NatWest Cymru and our dedicated Cymru Board.

Building Welsh connections


Our support for Wales starts with our people, like Jessica Shipman, the Chair of our NatWest Cymru Board.


Our seven boards, spread across the UK’s nations and regions, work to deliver NatWest Group’s strategy at a local level.

 

Tap play to find out more about the work of our Cymru Board from Jess.

Latest news on our support in Wales

Powering Welsh ambition from new home

NatWest Cymru announces plans to relocate its Welsh headquarters to a new flagship Cardiff office.

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Serving up growth in Llantrisant

Unbound Padel opens in Llantrisant with £225,000 NatWest backing.

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Backing Datascope’s next chapter

Datascope Systems secures £2m NatWest funding to support growth and local jobs.

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Our NatWest Cymru Board

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

Jessica Shipman

Chair

Kirstin Jenkins

Deputy Chair

Nathan Martin

Board Engagement Manager

Gemma Yorke

Vanessa Allin-Jackson

Chris James

Julian Brooks

Siwan Rees

Kate Banks

Nathan Sullivan

Lindsay Deere

Laura Noble

Zoe Mott

Charlotte Gude

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.

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Supporting people and families to save and invest

Financial confidence is a vital, often underestimated, part of a strong economic infrastructure. Through our Financial Foundations workshops, we support people and families across Wales to build financial confidence and resilience, helping them develop the skills to manage their money, plan ahead and make informed financial decisions.

Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) Managing Director Rob Davies with Natwest Relationship Manager Paul Dunne, at Wall Colmonoy in Pontardawe, Wales.

Backing Welsh Mid-Market business growth

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

Find out how we’ve supported mid-market manufacturer Wall Colmonoy Ltd to grow.

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Powering clean energy for Wales

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

Find out how we supported our customer Powys-based GP Biotec with its clean energy ambitions.

Rooted in Welsh communities

NatWest Cymru is proud to support Welsh civic life, culture and communities. We support major national events including the Royal Welsh Show and the National Eisteddfod, and continue to build our Welsh language services so more customers and colleagues can engage with us in the language they choose.

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