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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....
Read MoreBolton 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.
Read MoreBradford 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...
Read MoreLong 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...
Read MoreABCUL 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...
Read MoreFunding 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...
Read MoreGreat 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...
Read MoreChancellor 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...
Read MoreHEY 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...
Read MoreWolverhampton 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...
Read MoreCredit 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...
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