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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Co-op Credit Union Becomes The Money Co-op

A new name, a fresh look, and a renewed commitment to helping people feel Money Positive—The Co-op Credit Union has...

ABCUL Welcomes 350+ Delegates to Leeds for its Annual Conference 2025

The Association of British Credit Unions was delighted to welcome over 350 credit union professionals to The Queens Hotel in...

ABCUL Annual Awards Ceremony 2025: Honouring Excellence in the Credit Union Sector

On Friday evening (14 March 2025), ABCUL proudly hosted its prestigious Annual Awards Ceremony, a highlight of the Annual Conference...

CU Foundation Stronger Than Ever at ABCUL Annual Conference 2025

The Credit Union Foundation has never been stronger, a fact celebrated in grand style at the ABCUL Annual Conference 2025....

ABCUL Annual Conference 2025 Gets Underway

The ABCUL Annual Conference 2025 gets underway this weekend, bringing together the British credit union movement for an unmissable two-day...

US Credit Union Delegation Visits Great Britain as Part of Learning Journey

This week, ABCUL was delighted to welcome a delegation of U.S. credit unions from The League of Credit Unions &...

WOCCU Extends Best Wishes to ABCUL for Its Annual Conference 2025 in Leeds

As British credit unions gather for the ABCUL Annual Conference 2025, the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has sent...

ABCUL Annual Conference 2025 to Bring Credit Union Sector Together in Leeds

With just over a week to go, the ABCUL Annual Conference 2025 is gearing up to be an unmissable event...

Credit Union Sector Celebrates International Women’s Day with a Focus on Leadership and Empowerment

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, ABCUL is proud to recognise the remarkable contributions of women across the credit...

Clockwise Credit Union Recognised for its Fight Against Loan Sharks

Clockwise Credit Union has won national recognition for its efforts to protect borrowers loan sharks.