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Credit Union Sector Here to Talk Money
This week, the Money and Pension Service has led its annual campaign of Talk Money Week, which aims to break...
Read MoreThe Penny Post Group Win Big at National Apprenticeship Awards
The Penny Post Group were thrilled to announce that it was awarded winners and crowned SME Apprentice Employer of the...
Read MoreJust Credit Union is Top of the Class for Loans
Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin’s, Just Credit Union has announced it has received an almost perfect score in an independent...
Read MoreABCUL Young Professionals Join in Liverpool for YPN Event
Last week in Liverpool, young professionals from across the credit union sector in Great Britain attended ABCUL’s Young Professionals Network...
Read MoreABCUL CEO moving on from ABCUL
The Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL) has announced that its CEO, Robert Kelly will be stepping down in...
Read MoreBritain’s Oldest Credit Union Marks 70 Year Landmark on Black History Month
For over 40 years, Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK. This year’s celebration aligns with a landmark...
Read MoreFair Banking for All Campaign Urges Need for Fair Banking Act in Parliament
Before this year’s General Election in the UK, Labour announced that financial inclusion would be a priority for them in...
Read MoreMember Service at the Heart of What Credit Unions Do
Credit unions have proved their hands on service has delivered outstanding results for member satisfaction according to insights from more...
Read MoreServe and Protect Credit Union Completes Merger with National Fire Savers Credit Union
This month, Serve and Protect Credit Union was thrilled to announce its successful merger with National Fire Savers Credit Union...
Read MoreGlobal Credit Union Membership Surpasses 411 Million
Published on International Credit Union Day, the World Council of Credit Unions released its 2023 Statistical Report which shows a...
Read MoreUnify Credit Union COO Wins Credit Union Hero Award
For the fourth year in a row, on International Credit Union, Engage proudly hosted its Unsung Credit Union Hero Awards,...
Read MoreCredit Unions Across the Globe Celebrate 76th International Credit Union Day
Thursday 17th October marks the 76th annual International Credit Union (ICU) Day, under the theme: One World Through Cooperative Finance....
Read MoreCentral Credit Union Celebrates 35th Year of Service
Last month, Central Credit Union (CCU) celebrated its 35th year of service at a special event welcoming staff, volunteers and...
Read MoreSouth Manchester Credit Union – Local Money for Local Students
South Manchester Credit Union (SMCU) has been recognised for its community support to members in the Metro Newspaper for helping...
Read MoreDarlington Credit Union Launch New Financial Services Hub
Darlington Credit Union is excited to announce the official launch of its new service hub to support the people of...
Read MoreHoot Credit Union Wins Social Enterprise of the Year Award
Hoot Credit Union Ltd were named this year’s Social Enterprise of the Year at the Bolton Business Awards. Located off...
Read MoreMSP Praises 1st Class Credit Union Services
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has praised the work of local credit unions, following an event at the Scottish Parliament where...
Read MoreCU Futures Continue 12-Month Course with Industry Leading Training
Launched in 2016, CU Futures now in its ninth year of operation has overseen 83 individual graduates from 43 different...
Read MoreABCUL Annual Conference 2025 Dates and New Location Announced
The Association is pleased to announce its flagship event, the ABCUL Annual Conference will take place on Friday 14th &...
Read MoreABCUL Host its Community Development Credit Union Launch Event
This week, Thursday 26 September the Association welcomed credit unions and stakeholders to Liverpool to launch its Community Development Credit...
Read MoreCo-operative Movement Key to Economic Growth
This week, the Labour party hosted its first annual conference since forming Government. The event welcomed co-operative delegates to listen...
Read MoreCommunity Development Credit Union – Launch Event
The inspiration for the CDCU pilot project and the creation of this white paper/call to action has originated from ABCUL’s...
Read MoreNorthampton Town Football Club Kicks Off New Partnership with Commsave Credit Union
A new partnership has kicked off this season between the Northampton Town Football Club and Commsave Credit Union.
Read MoreClockwise Awards Community Grant for Elderly
Summer holidays are often a challenge for families and loneliness in the elderly is an all-year-round social problem so when...
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