Financial incentive for green landlords receives recognition

A Letchworth business bank has been recognised for a product that rewards green landlords.

Redwood Bank, which specialises in offering loans and savings accounts for SMEs, has been awarded Best Innovation in the Mortgage Space at the annual MoneyAge Mortgage Awards.

The Bank’s Green Reward gives landlords a cashback benefit if their properties have an A-C EPC rating.

Tom Worbey, senior lending products manager, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have received this award, which recognises our commitment to supporting sustainability in the property sector. Our Green Reward is designed to incentivise landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties, which not only benefits the environment but also helps tenants by reducing energy costs.

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“Our focus remains on delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions that support SMEs and property investors. Recognition like this motivates us to continue developing products that not only meet our customers’ needs but also contribute to a more sustainable future.”

Since launching the Green Reward scheme, Redwood Bank has seen strong uptake from landlords with more energyefficient properties. The cashback initiative reflects Redwood’s commitment to supporting sustainable practices in the property sector, while also providing landlords with immediate financial savings. It aims to support landlords in improving their property portfolios with energy efficient properties that are in increasing demand from tenants.

The MoneyAge Mortgage Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the mortgage sector, with Redwood Bank’s Green Reward standing out for its positive environmental impact and customer benefits. The recognition highlights the Bank’s ongoing efforts to offer tailored financial products that meet the needs of SMEs and property investors.

Next month, Redwood will be hoping to add to its growing collection of trophies at the 2025 Business Moneyfacts Awards.

The Bank has been shortlisted in three categories, including Best Business Variable Rate Deposit Provider, an award it has won an incredible six consecutive times.

Jessica Darrah, senior savings product manager said: “Being shortlisted for three awards at the Business Moneyfacts Awards is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work of our team. The nomination for the Best Business Variable Rate Deposit Provider demonstrates the value we bring to our notice account customers.

Allergy awareness talks and training for schools and businesses

Does your business need to increase its allergy awareness, or perhaps your school needs allergy training? With allergies on the rise, it’s so important we are well educated and know what to do in an emergency.

As a qualified first aider and trainer specialising in allergies, Natalie Hopkins runs the accredited training provider, The Allergy Badge, delivering training and workshops to businesses, schools, nurseries and parents and carers across the UK.

allergy awareness workshops and auditing through to guest speaking, marketing and events. She also actively supports charities including The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation and The Sadie Bristow Foundation.

Natalie is tireless in her pursuit of raising awareness around allergies, drawing not just on her in-depth knowledge, but on her experiences as an ‘allergy parent’ – allowing her to bring unique insights that she hopes will help others.

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The comprehensive sessions are built not only around key information, but from her own experiences as a mum to Ella –who has life-threatening food allergies. They cover information around allergies, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors, what to do in an emergency and processes schools and businesses can put in place to create safe and inclusive environments for people with allergies.

Natalie also works as a consultant for brands across various industries helping them to become more allergy aware. This consultancy service includes everything from

Allergy Badge is grateful to Viatris, a global healthcare company and a Patron of the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, who introduced Natalie to the Chamber’s business community and sponsored an important allergy training taster session at the Wellbeing Conference in October 2024.

With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, Viatris’ support highlights the crucial importance of allergy awareness, risk management and emergency preparedness in protecting lives, particularly as serious allergies and life-threatening anaphylaxis become more common.

To find out more, visit www.theallergybadge.com.