We’ve formed partnerships with specialist organisations to help us deliver a complete legacy service that’s professional and courteous. Our partners have been selected because of their in-depth knowledge, excellent customer service and because they share our values, too.
Take a look at our Partnerships Charter to find out what we look for in a partner.
Skipton Trustees Limited (STL)
STL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Society and has a wealth of experience in estate administration. They act as a professional executor and trustee, and administer our Will Referral and Power of Attorney Services.
Skipton Trustees Limited Registered Office: The Bailey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1DN. Registered in England no. 6258324.
Dignity Pre-Arrangement Funerals Limited
The Skipton Funeral Plan is brought to you by Dignity, a national provider of pre-arranged cremation funerals. They have a nationwide network of over 1,180 Dignity-owned or approved funeral directors, who have been serving their local communities for years.
The Skipton Funeral Plan is provided by Dignity Pre Arrangement Limited. If you take out a Skipton Funeral Plan this will be on the basis of a contract between you and Dignity Pre Arrangement Limited. A company registered in England No. 1862158. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered Office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B73 6AP. Telephone No. 0121 354 1557. Fax No. 0121 355 8081. Part of Dignity plc. A British company www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk. Dignity Pre Arrangement Limited is regulated by the Funeral Planning Authority.
Redstone Wills Limited
Redstone Wills is a subsidiary company of Skipton Building Society. They prepare Powers of Attorney, provide a professional Will Writing service, providing advice and guidance on both, and are members of the Society of Will Writers. They ensure our customers' wishes around wealth, assets, family and children are properly documented.
Skipton Will & POA Writing Service is administered and provided by Redstone Wills Limited, Windmill Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9BY. Company no. 3673190. Redstone Wills are members of The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners and abides by their code of practice, copies of which can be found on the Society of Will Writers website or by writing to them at Chancery House, Whisby Way, Lincoln, LN6 3LQ.
RED ARC
Our family bereavement and serious illness helpline is part of the Legal Documents Care Package provided by RED ARC Assured.
RED ARC has a reputation for service excellence, supporting individuals and their families through serious illness, chronic health conditions, bereavement and disabilities. They provide a friendly listening ear, practical information and much needed emotional support for the patient and family.
Their team of personal nurse advisers provide a professional, warm and caring service when it’s needed most.
RED ARC Assured Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 3507147. RED ARC Assured LTD is registered for VAT, number 782 601 821. The registered office is: 11 The Strand, London, WC2N 5HR.
1825 Estate and Trust Administration
Our Estate and Trust Administration Service is administered by Pearson Jones - qualified Trust and Estate Practitioners and members of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). Their service helps people appoint a trusted organisation to carry out their wishes.
Skipton Estate and Trust Administration Service is administered by '1825'. '1825' is a trading name used by Pearson Jones plc, which is part of the Standard Life group (Standard Life plc and its subsidiaries). Pearson Jones plc (01447544) is registered in England at 30 St Mary Axe London EC3A 8EP and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Society of Will Writers
Skipton Building Society is a member of the Society of Will Writers, which means we abide by their Code of Practice for our Will and Power of Attorney Referral services.
The Society of Will Writers set the standard and share our values of fairness and transparency.
Skipton Building Society is a member of The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners and abides by their Code of Practice, copies of which can be found on the Society of Will Writers website or by writing to them at Chancery House, Whisby Way, Lincoln, LN6 3LQ.