News Archive

Enterprise Credit Union Reaches £50 Million Asset Milestone

Enterprise Credit Union has reached a significant milestone, surpassing £50 million in assets, marking a major achievement for the organisation...

Commsave Launches £3,000 Prize Draw to Mark 35th Anniversary

Commsave Credit Union is giving members the chance to win £3,000, £2,000 or £1,000 as the Northamtonshire-based credit union celebrates...

Co-operatives UK Retail Conference Highlights Credit Union Partnerships to Tackle Financial Exclusion

New partnerships between credit unions and co-op retail societies were discussed at a lively session on fair finance at the...

ABCUL Supports StepChange’ Debt Awareness Week Campaign

ABCUL has pledged its support for this year’s Debt Awareness Week (16–22 March), joining the campaign led by StepChange Debt...

Common Bond Reforms Set to Open Credit Unions to Millions More People Across Great Britain

New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings for households....

ABCUL to Unveil Refreshed Brand and Engagement Platform in April

ABCUL will unveil a refreshed brand identity and launch a new digital engagement platform at a special member event taking...

Credit Union Leaders Gather in Manchester for ABCUL’s First Growth Group Meeting

Credit union leaders from across Great Britain gathered in Manchester this week for the first meeting of ABCUL’s new Growth...

Women at the Heart of Commsave’s Record Growth Celebrate International Women’s Day

Commsave Credit Union marked International Women’s Day on 8th March by celebrating the women at the heart of its success...

International Women’s Day: Supporting Women’s Leadership Through the Global Women’s Leadership Network

Each year, International Women’s Day (8 March) provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while reflecting on the...

Bradford District Credit Union Achieves £5m Lending Milestone

Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU) reached the milestone through loans to residents across the district. The loans have helped people...

London Mutual Credit Union Puts £41,000 a Week Back into Members’ Pockets Says Impact Report

London Mutual Credit Union has published its most comprehensive social impact report to date, showing how affordable lending is turning...

London Assembly Calls for Stronger Support to Expand Credit Unions Across the Capital

The Chair of the London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee has written to the Mayor of London urging further...

ABCUL Guest Blog: Strengthening Affordability Assessments in Credit Unions

Credit unions occupy a distinctive and vital position within the financial services landscape. Operating on a not-for-profit, cooperative basis, they...

Innovation, Growth and Inclusion: Matt Bland on the Future of Credit Unions

In a new video interview conducted by ROAR Media, Chief Executive of ABCUL, Matt Bland underscored that credit unions in...

CU Futures Cohort Visit Dublin for Immersive Learning Experience

The class of CU Futures 2026 cohort travelled to Dublin in February as part of the Credit Union Foundation’s leadership...

More Than £3.4 Million Returned to Members of Commsave Credit Union

Commsave Credit Union has confirmed a 4% return on savings for members, marking another strong year of financial performance and...

ABCUL Guest Blog: When Credit Unions Struggle – Lessons to Strengthen the Sector

Six UK credit unions have failed since May 2024. According to the FSCS “financial difficulties” are the main cause of...

ABCUL Launches New Affiliate Programme as Part of Wider Transformation in 2026

ABCUL is launching its new Affiliate Programme, a strategic initiative designed to connect like-minded organisations with the UK’s credit union...

Credit Unions Publish Scottish and Welsh Credit Union Manifesto Asks ahead of Upcoming Elections

Credit Unions have published two new manifesto documents outlining the key policy priorities needed to support sustainable growth and financial...

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...