
At St Monica Trust we have a range of initiatives to help our colleagues save money.

Food
All main meals for colleagues cost just £2.75 at any restaurant across the Trust.
Community Fridges across our sites
Colleagues are very welcome to take food from the fridge, but there may also be an option to
give a donation to a local charity.

Pool and Gym
Colleagues are privileged to have free/subsidised access to on-site gyms and pools across the Trust.


There are gyms at all of our sites and additionally pools at Cote Lane, Sandford and The Chocolate Quarter.

Retail savings
Make savings on everything from essentials to luxuries.
There are 3 ways to save:
- Cashback
- Instant vouchers
- Reloadable cards and vouchers
Use in conjunction with your Blue Light Card to make extra savings.
All SMT colleagues can get a Blue Light Card. Just £4.99
for 2-years access to a range of discounts online and in-store.

Travel savings

Cycle to Work allows you to order a new bike, equipment or both up to the value of £4,000.00. You pay your employer back through your salary to make tax savings of 32% – 47%.
Scheme available via Our Trust Hub.

Join the First bus Commuter Travel club and save money on your bus travel.
Use code BDNDZR to register.

Savings and Loans

If you need extra financial help then a loan from Great Western Credit Union may help.

Loans are from £100 to £15,000 and you repay sustainably through your payroll.
St Monica Trust also have a discretionary hardship
fund available to colleagues. (Up to £250 loan)
Visit this page for other ways to seek financial help.