Christmas Hub

Take control of your expenditure concerns by savings regularly into a Christmas Saver! Plus, if you need extra support, our affordable loans are here to help you during the holiday season.

A Merry Christmas Starts Here

The festive season should be a time to celebrate, not a time to worry about money. At Derbyshire Community Bank, we’re here to help you plan ahead and make Christmas a little easier.

With our Christmas Saver Account, it’s easy to put money aside throughout the year and have a pot ready for the big day. And if extra costs crop up, our flexible loans can help cover festive expenses like gifts, food, or celebrations so you can focus on enjoying Christmas.

How Does a Christmas Saver Work?

Start saving from January to maximise the funds available to withdraw to pay for Christmas. Our Christmas Savers accounts are locked from January 31st to October 31st each year. You can deposit funds into your account at any time!

Between October 31st & January 31st, you are able to withdraw any funds you have saved through out the year.

The £1 a Day Savings Challenge, Start Anytime!

Want to save for Christmas without the stress? Start today and build your savings at your own pace.

Here’s how it works:

1. Save £1 a day starting whenever you’re ready
It’s never too late to start! Even if you start in May, you can still make significant progress by Christmas.

2. Track your progress
Follow how much you’ll have saved by 31st October 2025 as this is when you can withdraw from your Christmas Saver.

Start Date Save £1 a Day By 31st October 2025
1st March 2025 £1 a day £244
1st April 2025 £1 a day £213
1st May 2025 £1 a day £182
1st June 2025 £1 a day £151
1st July 2025 £1 a day £120
1st August 2025 £1 a day £89
1st September 2025 £1 a day £58
1st October 2025 £1 a day £27

Benefits of the Challenge

  • It’s just £1 a day—an easy way to start saving.
  • You can begin the challenge at any time of the year and still make it to Christmas with plenty of savings.
  • Plan ahead, and you won’t have to rush to find funds when Christmas arrives.

How to open a Christmas Saver account

To open your Christmas Saver, you will need to become a Member of DCB. Once you are a Member, go on the Derbyshire Community Bank App then open your Christmas saver in minutes.

Some useful Savings Tips

Setting aside a small amount each week or month can help spread the cost of Christmas and reduce the financial pressure when the festive season arrives.

Save monthly 6 months 9 months 12 months
£5 £30 £45 £60
£10 £60 £90 £120
£24 £144 £216 £288
£35 £210 £315 £420

Check Out Preloved Christmas Items – Many charity shops and community groups offer second-hand Christmas decorations, toys, and clothing at a fraction of the cost. It’s also a great way to support sustainability!

Buy in Stages – Instead of making one big purchase, spread out your buying over the next few months. Start with gifts for close family members, then move on to stocking fillers and decorations.

Look for Discounts – Retailers often have sales or Black Friday deals on Christmas items in the months leading up to December. Shopping early means you can enjoy the savings before the December rush.

Consider a Christmas Loan – If you need a little extra help covering Christmas expenses, our affordable loans can provide support, giving you the flexibility to repay in manageable instalments.

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