Thanks for your reply Rasher. I have seen some articles (similiar the two below) that seem to highlight many of the issues you outline. We struggle to hit our ethical minded answer for banking and savings. WE recently opened an account with 'Charity bank' based on our ethical matching. I personally had not considered Starling, but will put it to our relevant Director. Yes, the Co-op no longer being a 'cooperative is certainly 'odd'. The private bank issue, may be a step too far

https://www.
wholegraindigital.
com/blog/starling-ethical-business-bank/
#:~:text=Although%2C%20Starling%20have%20a%20very,of%20the%20B%20Corp%20criteria.

https://moneytothemasses.
com/banking/starling-bank-review-the-best-place-to-put-your-money