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Collaboration, Innovation, and Insight: Credit Unions Meet at ABCUL’s North West Wow Weekend 2025
Staff members and volunteers from credit unions across the ABCUL North West Forum came together last weekend in Blackpool for...
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Westcountry Savings and Loans Appoints its New Chief Executive Officer
Westcountry Savings and Loans (WS&L) has appointed Steve Thorrington as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Wave Community Bank Launches “Making Waves” Podcast Series to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
In 2025, Wave Community Bank marks a major milestone—25 years of delivering inclusive financial services to communities across the South...
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ABCUL Marks Mental Health Awareness Week with Focus on Men’s Mental Health
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, ABCUL proudly joined the national campaign to highlight the importance of good...
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International Collaboration as Vital as Ever at Global Credit Union Conference
Natalie McQuade, Head of Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs at ABCUL took to the stage last week at the prestigious Inclusiv...
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Credit Union Membership Continues to Grow
Latest statistics from the Bank of England for the fourth quarter of 2024 reveal that credit union membership in Great...
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Global Insights and Local Impact: Celebrating Credit Union Collaboration
Credit union members of ABCUL, gathered in Manchester for a dynamic and inspiring morning hosted by The SoundPound Group, bringing...
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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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Credit Union Outlook Report 2025: A Strategic Compass for the Future Ahead
A new Credit Union Outlook Report 2025 offers the most comprehensive snapshot yet of the challenges and opportunities facing British credit...
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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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ABCUL Supports GambleAware Campaign to Tackle Gambling Harms and Reduce Stigma
ABCUL is proud to support GambleAware’s latest national campaign, which aims to reduce the stigma surrounding gambling harms and encourage...
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Bedford Credit Union Champions Community Support at First-Ever Cost of Living Fairs
Bedford Credit Union (BCU) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting local people through practical, community-based initiatives, hosting its first-ever Cost...
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Yorkshire Credit Unions Merge as Consolidation Trend in Sector Continues
Sheffield Credit Union and Laser Credit Union have announced a strategic merger, with the goal of creating one of the region’s most robust...
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Welsh Government Invests Further £1.3m to Expand Access to Affordable Credit Across Wales
The Welsh Government has announced an additional £1.3 million investment to further expand access to affordable credit, bringing the total...
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Commsave Credit Union awarded £70,000 from Fair4All Finance to Strengthen Member Support
Commsave Credit Union has secured £70,000 from Fair4All Finance to expand its Member Solutions team and establish a dedicated partnership...
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South Manchester Credit Union’s Innovative Website Accessibility Upgrade
South Manchester Credit Union have boosted its digital inclusiveness by implementing an accessibility toolbar onto its website. The partnership with...
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Celtic Credit Union Celebrates 20 Years with Launch of Wales’ First Mobile Credit Union Branch
Celtic Credit Union is marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of Wales’ first mobile credit union branch—bringing essential face-to-face...
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The SoundPound Group Delivers Huge Savings on Travel Across Greater Manchester
People across Greater Manchester can now access even more savings on annual Bee Network travel thanks to the introduction of...
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New Independent Report Shows Removing Financial Barriers Will Unlock Growth for Mutuals and Deliver on Labour’s Manifesto
Mutuals Group Urges Action to Realise Huge Growth and Social Dividend from Labour’s ‘Doubling’ Ambition A new independent report commissioned...
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CU Futures Programme Celebrates a Decade of Success as Applications Open for 2026
The Credit Union Foundation has officially opened applications for the 2026 CU Futures programme, marking the 10th consecutive year of...
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West Midlands Credit Unions Announce Plans to Merge
Just Credit Union (JCU) and Fairshare Credit Union, which both serve members in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, have announced plans to...
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GMB Credit Union Reports Strong Financial Performance at AGM
Since its establishment in 1999, GMB Credit Union has been dedicated to providing GMB members and their families with simple...
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Fair Banking for All Campaign Urging MPs to Tackle Financial Exclusion
As part of the Fair Banking for All Campaign, ABCUL and the campaign’s associated partners involved is using the momentum...
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West Country Savings and Loans Bids Farewell to Jackie Simpson After 20 Years of Service
After two decades of dedicated service, Jackie Simpson is set to retire from West Country Savings and Loans, marking the...
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