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New officers of the Cross Party Group on Credit Unions elected

posted 5 days ago

From the Scottish Parliament, ABCUL is delighted to confirm that, following a successful AGM last week, two new officers of the Cross Party Group on Credit Unions have been elected. Angela Constance MSP, a former Cabinet Secretary with responsibility for credit unions, and Claudia Beamish MSP, a long-serving supporter of the group, take up co-convener roles. ABCUL is pleased to be continuing ...

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“Be Smart, get good credit” says Sheffield Credit Union

posted 5 days ago

South Yorkshire residents struggling to make ends meet this Christmas are being urged to consider ethical loan options that won’t leave you with a festive financial hangover. A pioneering new scheme launched in South Yorkshire aims to transform credit provision and make unaffordable payday loans a thing of the past. A newly launched website, ‘Good Credit’ is listing 29 local services which ...

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Over £2,000 raised for a local charity by Lanarkshire Credit Union

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Participating in fundraising activities, Lanarkshire Credit Union has raised over £2,000 for a local charity 'Eilidh’s Rainbow’. The staff of Lanarkshire Credit Union held a race night in its local pub and also participated in a charity football match to helped raise awareness and funds for the cause. In early 2019, Eilidh’s Rainbow is a charity formed with the aim of offering much-needed ...

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Founder of the British ‘Women’s Leadership Network’ wins inaugural credit union award

posted 11 days ago

Beth Welsh of Pioneer Mutual Credit Union received the inaugural Minerva Award – For the Empowerment of Girls and Women, at the ninth annual Edward Filene Credit Union Awards for Performance Excellence. Credit union practitioners were honoured at the annual awards ceremony this month in Manchester. Each year, the awards acknowledge the great contribution of credit unions and practitioners in ...

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Credit Unions in Wales award pupils for School Saver Club competition

posted 11 days ago

Young artists and filmmakers across Wales have used their creative talents to highlight the importance of saving regularly with their local credit union. The winners of the School Partner Competition were announced at the Senedd by Jane Hutt AM, Patron of Credit Unions of Wales. Pupils and teachers were treated to a VIP tour of the Senedd before trophies were presented to the winners who entered ...

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Buy Nowt festival in Bradford returns for its third year

posted 11 days ago

Bradford residents are invited to discover how much fun they can have without spending a penny. ‘Buy Nowt’ is returning for its third year as it puts a Yorkshire twist on the international Buy Nothing Day which campaigns against poverty caused by consumer debt and excess. Through creative activities, families can also learn how to make their own Christmas presents and housing associations will ...

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Scottish credit unions gathered for their annual ABCUL Scotland Conference

posted 18 days ago

Last week, 63 individuals from ABCUL’s member credit unions across Scotland, came together for a weekend of learning and sharing best practice. Delegates had the opportunity to network and learn throughout the event and enjoyed workshops focused on good governance in a credit union, a workshop led by the PRA about the sector’s new proposed capital requirements and workshops on credit control ...

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Hi-Scot credit union commended for its ‘vital community resource’ by Scottish Parliament

posted 18 days ago

“Thirteen is unlucky for some – but not for Hi-Scot Credit Union,” says General Manager of Hi-Scot, David Mackay, as the credit union is celebrating its 13 years of serving members across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. “HI-Scot has continued to grow, year on year, since 2006,” said David, “In 2011 we expanded to Highland region and the Orkney and Shetland Islands and now have over 3000 ...

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Credit union membership surpasses 274 million globally

posted 18 days ago

Last month, the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) announced in its annual Statistical Report that global credit union membership, has surpassed 274 million members worldwide. Data gathered by WOCCU shows substantial growth in membership for the sector, stating that global membership has increased by 90 million since 2010. Also, WOCCU says that more than 14 million people joined a ...

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ABCUL Annual Conference to host the WOCCU Global Youth Summit 2020

posted 25 days ago

The next generation of credit union leaders will come together at next year’s ABCUL Annual Conference, in partnership with the World Council of Credit Unions and its Global Youth Summit. ABCUL members will be able to register for the unique, invaluable learning program that allows young credit union professionals to connect, share and live the credit union values of cooperation and people ...

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HEY Credit Union enjoys impressive anniversary year

posted 25 days ago

In its 20 th anniversary year, HEY Credit Union, serving over 15,000 members and junior savers across the Humber Region and beyond has recorded another year of positive development. Celebrating its anniversary year, which was marked with a Lord Mayoral visit to Central Office, the credit union reflected on the impact it’s made in the community over the last two decades, granting over 55,000 ...

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New contactless donations from Clockwise Credit Union support Leicester homelessness charity

posted 25 days ago

Clockwise Credit Union joins several organisations across Leicester, taking part in a new initiative 'Give Leicester', improving the lives of the city’s most vulnerable. People who want to help rough sleepers in the city can now support a local night shelter using new donation points across Leicester. Donations collected over the first six months of the scheme will go towards the One Roof Winter ...

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