Our history
Established in 1881, what later became the
Tunbridge Wells Equitable Friendly Society (TWEFS), was formed to
provide a scheme for working people to help protect them against
loss of income during illness and to build up a lump sum for their
old age.
When the National Insurance scheme was
launched in 1911, we were one of the friendly societies chosen to
help the government administer the new state scheme.
Over time, we expanded into other areas of
financial services, especially long-term savings for children,
which increasingly became our specialism.
In 2003 we relaunched as The Children’s Mutual
to recognise this specialist positioning and to prepare for the
launch of the government’s new Child Trust Fund (CTF) scheme.
Thanks to our heritage and understanding of
the children’s savings and investment market, we were able to work
with government in the development of the Child Trust Fund
scheme.
In 2011 we launched a Junior ISA to provide a tax-efficient way for
parents with children not eligible for the Child Trust Fund to save
for their children.
We also work through independent financial
bodies, trade associations, advisers and the media to try to help
change the nation’s savings habits and, in so doing, help to
provide a better financial future for all children.
Our values
Our many years of experience, as well as the
commitment and enthusiasm of our employees, are put to good use
encouraging families to make a real difference to their children’s
future by saving and investing over the long-term. Our values
are:
- Straightforward
- Helpful
- Understanding
- Energetic
Straightforward in the way we
communicate; we aspire to be helpful in the
products and services we create and promote, with our knowledge
based on a comprehensive understanding of our
customers and target market. We are energetic in
the way we approach our business, and are committed to making the
customer experience a positive one.
Members
of the Committee of Management
Report and Accounts