News Archive

ABCUL Opens Applications for New CEO to Lead the Future of the Credit Union Sector

The Association of British Credit Unions Limited (ABCUL) is pleased to announce that expressions of interest are open for the...

Funding Granted to Credit Union Sector in Wales to Support Families Over Christmas

In the run up to Christmas, the Welsh Government is providing an additional £408,719 to credit unions, which offer a safety...

Great Manchester Mayor Praises ‘Fantastic’ Credit Unions

For Talk Money Week 2024 Greater Manchester (GM) credit unions held the spotlight at an event organised by Nest Insight...

Chancellor Pledges to Manifesto Commitment in Mansions House Speech

On Thursday 14 November 2024, the Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP delivered her first ‘Mansion House Speech’ to the...

HEY Credit Union Celebrates 25 Years of Service

HEY Credit Union took over Hull Guildhall for the occasion and welcomed members, volunteers and staff from a branch network...

Wolverhampton City Credit Union Expand Services for Wider Community

Wolverhampton City Credit Union (WCCU) is delighted to announce that it has expanded its common bond to serve wider communities...

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...

The 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...

Just 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...

ABCUL 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...

ABCUL 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...

Britain’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...

Fair 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...

Member 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...

Serve 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...

Global 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...

Unify 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,...

Credit 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....

Central 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...

South 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...

Darlington 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...

Hoot 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...

MSP 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...

CU 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...