Building Societies Association Address 6th Floor, York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ 020 7520 5905 kate.creagh@bsa.org.uk http://www.bsa.org.uk The Building Societies Association or BSA was originally established in 1869. It is the voice for all 42 UK building societies as well as 7 credit unions. Together these organisations serve almost 26 million customers up and down the length of the UK. The BSA represents all 42 building societies, as well as 7 larger credit unions. Building societies serve almost 26 million consumers across the UK and have total assets of over £515 billion. Together with their subsidiaries, they have helped over 3.5 million families and individuals to buy a home with mortgages totalling over £385 billion, representing 24% of total mortgage balances outstanding in the UK. They are also helping over 23 million people build their financial resilience, holding over £385 billion of retail savings, accounting for 19% of all cash savings in the UK. Building societies account for 40% of all cash ISA balances. With all of their headquarters outside London, building societies employ more than 51,500 More Close Building Societies Association For more information, please visit http://www.bsa.org.uk