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Best interest for a charity

I'm the treasurer of a local charity. Until recently we had our reserves with Virgin but they have just halved our interest to about 1%.
Many building societies don't seem to want to know you if you are a charity and the big banks offer derisory rates.
Does anyone know where I can get a half decent rate? At present we have some in an instant account and some on a few months notice. Total = £40K.
Thank you.

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  • Chin
    Chin Posts: 146 Forumite
    Santander 123 was recommended to me
    3% interest on balances up to £20k

    Instant access, there are just a few monthly criteria which need adhering to.
  • alanq
    alanq Posts: 4,216 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 16 August 2014 at 2:34PM
    Chin wrote: »
    Santander 123 was recommended to me

    Santander 123 is a personal account. The OP is looking for an account for a charity.

    See MoneyFacts for Charity Accounts.
    http://moneyfacts.co.uk/business/charity-account/

    1% from Virgin still looks competitive for instant [STRIKE]online[/STRIKE] access.

    Update: My mistake. Virgin Charity Deposit is a Branch & Post operated account.
    Monmouth BS offers 1.1% with online access but charges for more than two withdrawals per month.
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