James4Nationwide

Elect James Sherwin-Smith to represent Nationwide building society members

Welcome to James4Nationwide

The 2026 AGM and Board Election is over.

The campaign for stronger Member democracy continues.

Thank you to every Nationwide Member who supported this campaign.

Together, we’ve put Member democracy, governance and accountability at the heart of the national conversation.

Now we begin the next chapter.

Two things you can do today to support:

▶ Nominate James for the 2027 Board Election

▶ Register your support for a Member led Special General Meeting


The 2026 AGM was not the end. It was the beginning of a New Chapter.

The 2026 Board Election demonstrated that Members care deeply about how their Society is governed.

Our focus now shifts from one Election to lasting reform.

Over the coming months, this campaign will pursue four priorities:

  1. Increasing Member representation at Nationwide Building Society.
  2. Modernising the Society’s governance.
  3. Strengthening Member democracy across the Building Society sector.
  4. Building C4DG – a Coalition for Democratic Governance.

Read more about the Four Pillars →


1. Increasing Member representation at Nationwide

I will stand again in the 2027 Board Election.

If you are an eligible Member, you can help today by nominating me and encouraging other high quality Member Nominated Candidates to stand.

We’ll also publish the Campaign Playbook, sharing everything we’ve learned during the 2026 campaign to help future candidates.


2. Modernising Nationwide’s governance

The AGM highlighted the need for meaningful governance reform.

Preparations are now beginning for a Member led Special General Meeting seeking changes to the Society’s Rules, including reforms relating to:

  • The Quick Vote
  • Fairer Election procedures
  • Stronger Member voting rights
  • Binding Votes on Executive remuneration
  • An end to Virtual Only AGMs

If you’d like to support an SGM when the campaign launches, register your interest today.


AGM Results

Read everything from AGM Day

Catch up on everything published on AGM Day.

  • AGM guide
  • AGM address
  • Official results
  • Results analysis
  • Post AGM media statement
  • Voting workbook

View the AGM Results Centre →


Media & Campaign

See how this campaign helped bring Member democracy into the national conversation.

  • National media coverage
  • Press releases
  • Interviews
  • Parliamentary developments

Visit the Media Centre →


Stay involved

This campaign has entered a new phase.

Thousands of Members have already helped make Member democracy impossible to ignore.

Join us as we work towards the 2027 Election, governance reform and stronger rights for Members across the mutual sector.

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