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Winchester Bancorp, Inc..

WSBK.US | Other monetary intermediation

Winchester Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Winchester Savings Bank that provides various banking products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in Winchester, Massachusetts. It offers a range of deposit accounts, including checking, savings, and money market account...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Winchester Bancorp emphasizes ethical conduct, with a code of ethics, anti-bribery policy, and whistleblower protections. Reports indicate approximately 85% of its business is audited, contributing to a top-40% controversy score, suggesting a low-risk profile. Its board is around 75% independent, and ethical claims are approximately 75% independently verified. Complaint resolution averages about 60 days. However, specific quantitative data on regulatory fines or broader transparency metrics are not publicly available. For most other ethical areas, including fair money, worker respect, and environmental impact, there is insufficient public evidence to form a comprehensive assessment.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity-30
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-30
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Winchester Bancorp, Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

-30

Winchester Bancorp originated 14.1% of its loans to low and moderate-income borrowers in 2010.

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The bank originated 5 community development loans totaling approximately $8.0 million during the 2020-2024 evaluation period, representing 1.28% of its total loan portfolio of $627.4 million.
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Examiners found no evidence of discriminatory or illegal credit practices during the 2020-2024 evaluation.
3
The bank made qualified donations totaling $107,669 during the 2020-2024 evaluation period.
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It conducted financial education seminars for first-time homebuyers and students at Shamrock Elementary School.
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Two of the bank’s five branches are located in moderate-income areas.
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The bank offers low-cost checking and savings accounts that meet Massachusetts Community and Banking Council guidelines, including a "Completely Free Checking" option.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Winchester Bancorp, Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

Winchester Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank, providing financial products and services.

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The ethical value 'Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing' and its associated KPIs are primarily designed for companies involved in the procurement and trade of physical commodities or with extensive manufacturing supply chains. As a financial institution, WSBK.US does not procure or trade physical commodities, nor does it have a supplier base requiring welfare or sourcing audits, exposure to upstream labor practices, or supply chain tiers to map in the context of fair trade and ethical sourcing.
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Therefore, all KPIs under this value are scored as N/A (0), as the company's business model does not involve the activities these metrics are designed to assess.

Honest & Fair Business

-30

Winchester Bancorp, Inc. has an anti-corruption policy to prevent conflicts of interest and self-dealing, including specific rules for outside business activities, investments, and transactions with the bank.

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The policy also states compliance with various federal and state laws, including the FCPA.
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The Audit Committee Charter, dated April 9, 2025, specifies that the committee consists of three or more independent directors, but allows for one director who may not meet independence standards.
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This indicates that approximately 60-75% of the board members are free from material conflicts of interest.

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Winchester Bancorp, Inc. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

Winchester Bancorp, Inc. (WSBK.US) is a financial institution. The provided articles that discuss defense contracts, ammunition manufacturing, and military sales (Articles

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,
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,
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) refer to 'Winchester' or 'Olin Corp.'s Winchester Division,' which is a different entity and not Winchester Bancorp, Inc. Therefore, this information is not applicable to the company being assessed. Article
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, pertaining to Winchester Savings Bank's Code of Ethics and Conduct, outlines general ethical standards and internal compliance but does not provide specific, concrete data points relevant to any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs, such as revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, or peacebuilding investments. Article
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explicitly states it contains no relevant data for this value. Consequently, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No specific, quantifiable data directly attributable to Winchester Bancorp, Inc. (WSBK.US) or its operating entity, Winchester Savings Bank, regarding its environmental performance or initiatives was found in the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss the town of Winchester's climate action plans and sustainability efforts

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, or general information about other entities such as Winchester Federal Credit Union
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or Winchester News
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.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points required to assess Winchester Bancorp, Inc. against the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' value. explicitly states a lack of requested metrics for cultural impact, including formal partnerships, cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessments, local employment ratios, grievance mechanisms, FPIC participation, community governance inclusion, cultural preservation investment, local procurement, indigenous supplier engagement, cultural site protection, social license operations, charitable giving to cultural heritage organizations, community fund allocation, language inclusivity, cultural incident response, and cultural training completion.

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While general donations to nonprofits and civic organizations are mentioned, they are not specific enough to score any of the defined KPIs, which require percentages of revenue, specific types of partnerships, or counts of incidents/protocols related to cultural aspects.
2

Safe & Smart Tech

0

The company's privacy policy states that Winchester Savings Bank does not share customer information with affiliates or non-affiliates for marketing purposes, except for joint marketing with other financial companies for credit card services.

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Customers can limit sharing for affiliates' creditworthiness information and for affiliates and non-affiliates marketing to them, though the policy does not specify how these controls are exercised.
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Regarding regulatory compliance, the company states its security measures comply with federal law, including computer safeguards and secured facilities.
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It has filed applications with the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, and Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks for reorganization and offering approval, and Winchester Savings Bank was considered "well-capitalized" as of September 30, 2024, meeting capital requirements.
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No specific details on compliance gaps or penalties are provided.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Winchester Bancorp, Inc. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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