News Archive

ABCUL Comments on Fair4All Finance Credit Union Transformation Fund

The publication of Fair4All Finance’s Credit Union Transformation Fund consultation marks a significant moment for the credit union sector. The...

ABCUL Strengthens Board Effectiveness to Support the Credit Union Movement

ABCUL has undertaken an independent Board Effectiveness Review as part of a wider period of organisational change, helping to strengthen...

Citysave Credit Union Calls on Employers to Sign City of Savers Pledge

Birmingham’s Citysave Credit Union is calling on employers to help protect their workers by signing the City of Savers pledge. The pledge involves businesses enabling payroll deductions which then go into...

Churches Mutual Credit Union Launches New Financial Wellbeing Book Store

Churches Mutual Credit Union has launched a new online Book Store designed to support members with practical, accessible financial education...

Plane Saver Credit Union Partners with Local Council to Strengthen Financial Resilience

Plane Saver Credit Union has launched a new partnership with Luton Borough Council, introducing a payroll savings scheme for council...

London Assembly Spotlight on the Future of Credit Unions

The London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee held a significant evidence session this week to examine the future role...

Knowsley Mutual Credit Union and Southdene Credit Union Complete Merger

Knowsley Mutual Credit Union and Southdene Credit Union have formally completed a merger, bringing together two community-focused financial cooperatives to...

Credit Unions at Centre of Growth Agenda in Treasury Committee Hearing

Matt Bland, Chief Executive of ABCUL, this week gave evidence to the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee alongside Sarah...

Bank of England Highlights Credit Unions’ Role in UK Financial Inclusion

The Bank of England has shared a compelling look at how credit unions are making a real difference across the...

Credit Union Growth Plan Sets Ambitious Path to Double Membership by 2035

A major new Credit Union Growth Plan, launched today in Westminster on behalf of the credit union sector, sets out...

Credit Unions Celebrate a Decade of Supporting the Armed Forces

Credit union leaders and partners have come together to celebrate ten years of the Joining Forces partnership, a landmark collaboration...

Credit Unions Spotlighted on BBC Politics North East & Cumbria

Credit unions in the North East have been showcased on BBC Politics North East & Cumbria, highlighting the vital role...

Labour MPs Call for Expansion of Credit Unions to Boost Access to Affordable Credit

A group of Labour MPs has urged the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to support a significant expansion of the UK credit...

United Vision: Shaping the Future of the British Credit Union Movement

ABCUL is proud to be supporting the United Vision project and the important conversations it is creating for the future...

Labour MPs Highlight the Role of Credit Unions in Supporting Inclusive Lending

A new proposal from Labour MPs has highlighted the role of banks in supporting lending to low-income communities and small...

Cardiff and Vale Credit Union Reflects on a Year of Achievement

Cardiff and Vale Credit Union is reflecting on a year marked by growth, recognition and continued commitment to serving communities...

Lyndsey Gilkes Appointed as Oldham Credit Union’s New CEO

Oldham Credit Union (OCU) announced at the end of 2025 that Lyndsey Gilkes will take on the role of Chief...

First Rate Credit Union Launches ‘First Rate Forest’ Environmental Initiative

First Rate Credit Union has launched a new environmental initiative, First Rate Forest, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and community...

Sheffield Credit Union Saves Members £500,000 in Christmas Borrowing Costs

Over the Christmas period, Sheffield Credit Union and Laser Credit Union (who have recently merged with Sheffield) has financially helped...

The Credit Union Foundation Appoints New Manager

The Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucille Harvey as its new Manager.

Reflecting on 2025: Credit Union Growth, Reform and Future Prospects with Matt Bland

ABCUL Chief Executive, Matt Bland recently spoke with Co-operative News to discuss and reflect on key developments in 2025 and...

More Than £3.3 million Returned to Members as Serve and Protect Marks a Strong Financial Year

Serve and Protect Credit Union has marked the close of its 2024/25 financial year with a successful Annual General Meeting...

Acorn Community Bank Celebrates a Year of Growth, Innovation and Impact

Acorn Community Bank has marked 2025 as a year of significant progress, innovation and achievement, reflecting its continued commitment to...

How Credit Unions Are Supporting Families to Balance Budgets During the Festive Period

Credit unions across the country are going the extra mile to support members this Christmas and into the new year,...