News: ABCUL

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...

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Bradford District Credit Union Leads the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, running from 3–7 November, raising awareness of the work credit unions...

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Wave Community Bank Champions the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, taking place from 3–7 November, shining a light on the work...

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CU Futures Participants Gather for Two-Day London Event

This week, the 2025 CU Futures cohort gathered at Arbuthnot Latham’s head office in London for a packed two-day programme...

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Serve and Protect Highly Commended in Financial Education Provider of the Year at WSB Awards 2025

Serve and Protect Credit Union have been recognised for its efforts in providing financial education to its members at this...

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Record Summer Lending Surge at London Capital Credit Union

London Capital Credit Union has reported its highest ever monthly lending figures, issuing over £1.1 million in loans during May...

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Westcountry Savings and Loans Secures Grant to Boost Financial Inclusion

Westcountry Savings and Loans (WS&L) credit union is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of more...

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Citysave and Fusion Credit Unions Merge to Boost Financial Access in the West Midlands

Citysave Credit Union and Fusion Credit Union have completed a merger, which is a significant development in strengthening financial inclusion...

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ABCUL Joins Downing Street Reception on Co-operatives and Mutuals

On Monday 09 June, ABCUL joined fellow leaders from across the co-operative and mutuals sector at a reception hosted at...

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ABCUL Collaborates with CUTV to Shine a Spotlight on the Sector

In a move to boost the visibility of credit unions across the country, ABCUL is proud to announce a new...

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International Credit Union Day to Build on International Year of Cooperatives

This year’s theme, Cooperation for a Prosperous World, is designed to tie in with campaigning work for the UN year.

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Unprecedented Growth in British Credit Unions Reported by The Bank of England

The Bank of England recently published its credit union data for the fourth quarter of 2023 which revealed an enormous...

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The Global Women’s Leadership Network Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Last week, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Global Women’s Leadership Network.

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Commsave Credit Union Recognised for Work with the Seafarers’ Charity

Commsave Credit Union was recently nominated for Initiative of the Year with the Seafarers’ Charity due to its creation of...

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Metro Moneywise Credit Union Announces First Prize Linked Savings Winner

Metro Moneywise Credit Union recently launched its own monthly Prize Linked Savings draw and was excited to announce the first...

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CLEVR Money Credit Union: A Lifeline for Financial Resilience

The Sun recently featured Charlotte, an NHS worker, and her husband, who found themselves in a difficult financial situation around...

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Serve and Protect Credit Union Sponsors European Football Event

This week, members of the Serve and Protect Credit Union staff had the opportunity to attend the Emergency Services Football...

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1st Class Credit Union Wins Platinum Award for Customer Service

Earlier this year, 1st Class Credit Union announced that it was awarded a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for its...

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Commsave Credit Union Provides a Safety Net for Fishing Industry Workers

Commsave Credit Union offers services to a wide range of sector and businesses, including those working in the GB fishing...

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Enterprise Credit Union Leads the Fight Against Loan Sharks

Enterprise Credit Union featured on Good Morning Britain last month to warn the public of the dangers of loan sharks...

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Celebrating the Credit Union Futures Programme

Last month at the ABCUL Annual Conference 2024, nine credit union young professionals graduated from the eighth year of the...

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Acorn Community Bank Celebrates Lending Milestone

Acorn Community Bank is celebrating its first birthday by passing a milestone in lending, having lent over £2 million to...

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Credit Union Marketers Meet in Manchester to Learn Together

Eleven marketers from eight Northwest credit unions recently held their first in-person learning session at Barclays Bank’s Market Street branch...

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Credit Unions Deliver Revolutionary New Loans to Support Social Good

This week, two credit unions in Greater Manchester have successfully funded its first loans through the Enterprising Communities Fund. The...

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