Media Centre
James Sherwin-Smith
Member Nominated Candidate for Election to the Board of Nationwide Building Society
Welcome to the media page for the James4Nationwide campaign.
This page contains key information, campaign materials and downloadable assets for journalists, broadcasters, bloggers and commentators covering the 2026 Nationwide Board election.
At a Glance
Who: James Sherwin-Smith, Nationwide Member and Member Nominated Candidate for Election to the Board of Nationwide Building Society. James is the first Member Nominated Candidate to appear on the AGM voting form since 2005.
What: Standing for election to give Members a stronger voice and improve transparency, accountability and governance at Nationwide.
Why it matters: The election takes place during a period of significant debate about governance, Member representation, voting processes and accountability within the UK’s largest building society.
Website: https://James4Nationwide.co.uk
Key Documents
Download Election Materials
- Election Address (PDF) – noting this: The Information I Wanted to Give Members Before They Vote
- Biography (PDF) tbc
- Campaign Fact Sheet (PDF) tbc
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) tbc
Download Press Materials
- Latest Press Releases
- Media Statements
- Timeline of Key Events
- Campaign Background Briefing
Images
Media Images (High Resolution)
- Landscape Media Photo
- Website/Campaign Images
Images may be used in connection with coverage of the Nationwide Board election and the James4Nationwide campaign.
Download all images (ZIP)
Key Issues
The campaign has focused on several themes:
- Strengthening Member representation.
- Improving transparency and accountability.
- Ensuring fair and informed voting.
- Protecting the mutual principles on which Nationwide was founded.
- Enhancing governance and Board oversight.
Recent Developments
Recent campaign activity has included:
- Public statements regarding the Nationwide voting process.
- Correspondence with Nationwide concerning election communications.
- Media coverage relating to governance and Member representation issues.
- Ongoing engagement with Members across the UK.
View Latest News → Articles, Press coverage
About James Sherwin-Smith
James Sherwin-Smith is a long-standing Nationwide Member and technology entrepreneur. He is standing as a Member Nominated Candidate to bring greater Member representation, challenge and accountability to the Nationwide Board.
Read Biography → About James Sherwin-Smith, Full CV
Media Enquiries
For interview requests, comments, background briefings or further information:
Phone: (Whatsapp preferred): +44-7359-225-554
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://James4Nationwide.co.uk
Useful Links
Journalists may also find the following pages helpful:
- Home Page – A New Choice for Nationwide Members
- Why Vote for James – Why Vote for James?
- Frequently Asked Questions – Frequently Asked Questions — James Sherwin-Smith & the Nationwide Board Election 2026
- News & Press Releases – Press and press release
- Timeline of Events – to do
- Campaign Updates
- Election Address – Election address JSS (2026) v2 (what James submitted – see this: The Information I Wanted to Give Members Before They Vote)
- Contact Page – Contact
- Social Media – Follow by Email & on Social Media: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Youtube, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, X/Twitter, BlueSky
- CrowdFunder – James4Nationwide Campaign Fund
Notes for Editors
- James Sherwin-Smith is a Member Nominated Candidate for Election to the Board of Nationwide Building Society.
- All views expressed are those of the candidate and campaign.
- Campaign materials on this website may be quoted with attribution.
- High-resolution images and supporting documents are available for download above.