Swansea Building Society sponsors Swansea RFC for the 2024/25 season

Swansea Building Society sponsors Swansea RFC for the 2024/25 season

Swansea Building Society has announced the renewal of its sponsorship with local rugby union team Swansea RFC, known as ‘The Whites,’ for the 2024/25 season. This continued support underscores the Society's deep commitment to local sports, the community, and charitable organisations.

Swansea ‘Whites’ has been a cornerstone of Welsh rugby since its founding in 1872, originally as a football club before switching to rugby in 1874. In 1881, Swansea RFC became one of the founding clubs of the Welsh Rugby Union and has since claimed four Welsh Premier Division Championships.

Over the years, Swansea RFC has achieved historic feats, including an unmatched 22-month unbeaten run during its early years and a monumental victory over the New Zealand All Blacks in 1935, becoming the first rugby union club to defeat the world-renowned team with an 11-3 scoreline.

The 1990s brought further glory to the club, notably when Swansea RFC triumphed over the reigning world champions, Australia, with a 21-6 victory on home soil. The team's home ground, St. Helen's, which offers stunning views of Swansea Bay, has been its base since 1876 and was the venue for the first-ever Welsh rugby international home match in 1882.

Swansea RFC's storied history is highlighted by a distinguished roster of players, including Gavin Henson, Dan Biggar, Mark Wyatt, Ryan Jones, and the legendary Alun Wyn Jones, all of whom represented Wales, with Alun Wyn Jones captaining the British and Irish Lions.

Swansea Building Society’s renewed sponsorship reflects its ongoing dedication to supporting the South Wales community. Established in 1923, the Society offers a range of savings and mortgage products, with its headquarters in Swansea and branch offices in Mumbles, Carmarthen, and Cowbridge. Its personal, face-to-face approach continues to meet the unique needs of its members, fostering strong community ties.

In 2024, the Society continues to see strong performance across all key areas, building on its successful track record in recent years. This year, it remains committed to further community involvement through charitable initiatives and local sponsorships, reinforcing its long-standing support of the Swansea area.

David Blyth, Board Member, Swansea RFC, commented:

“We are excited to renew our partnership with Swansea Building Society for the 2024/25 season. Their consistent support reflects their genuine dedication to the local community, and it’s something we greatly appreciate. As we look to the future, we’re confident that our continued collaboration will inspire success both on and off the field.”

Alun Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Swansea Building Society, said:

“Swansea Building Society is delighted to once again support Swansea RFC, a club that shares our commitment to the community and the values that have been at the core of our business for over a century. Swansea RFC’s rich heritage and close connection to the local area mirrors our own, and we wish the team every success for the upcoming season.”

Alun Williams, CEO of Swansea Building Society, (left) with David Blyth, Board Member, Swansea RFC, (right) outside St Helen’s Ground Swansea.

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About Swansea Building Society

Swansea Building Society was established in 1923. Its head office is located at 11/12 Cradock Street.  It also has branch offices in Swansea, Mumbles, Carmarthen and Cowbridge. It employs 54 full time staff and 26 part time staff. It also has a board consisting of a Chairman and seven Non-Executive directors. 

The Society is one of only three remaining mutual building societies in Wales and the only one with its headquarters in South West Wales. As of December 31, 2022, it had total assets in excess of £500 million.  

The Society’s principal objective is the provision of mortgages secured on residential property. These mortgages are funded by savings balances deposited in a variety of traditional branch-based savings accounts.