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Citysave Credit Union Wins Community Business of the Year

Citysave Credit Union is thrilled to announce its recognition as Community Business/Cooperative of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Social...

The Sound Pound Group Launch its Bee Network Bus Saving Scheme

People across Greater Manchester can now access big savings on their annual bus travel thanks to the new Annual Bee...

ABCUL Launches Inaugural Member Sentiment Awards

In partnership with Performance Metrics Ltd, ABCUL is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever ABCUL Member Sentiment Awards....

Bolton Mayor Becomes Member of Hoot Credit Union

The mayor of Bolton has become a member of an “award-winning” Bolton-based credit union, Hoot CU.

Bradford District Credit Union Launches New Initiatives to Help Communities During Festive Season

Designed to help families take the stress out of the festive period, Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU) has unveiled two...

Long serving Just Credit Union Board Member Steps Down

After 10 years of volunteer service, Just Credit Union (JCU) have announced that long-standing volunteer, Mark Perez has stepped down...

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....