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FAIRshare Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Year

FAIRshare Credit Union is celebrating its 30th year of supporting local people with safe money management.

Friday 31 January 2025

FAIRshare Credit Union is celebrating its 30th year of supporting local people with safe money management.

FAIRshare was originally launched as The Wrekin Council Employees Credit Union, offering savings and loans to employees of Wrekin Council.  On its first day, 155 members joined the credit union. It has now welcomed over 10,000 members and extended its common bond areas to include anyone who works or lives in Shropshire, South Staffordshire, Telford & Wrekin and The Wyre Forest.

FAIRshare invited long-standing members, volunteers, staff (past and present) plus groups and organisations from the local community who have supported FAIRshare over the years to its celebration.

John Harrower, CEO at FAIRshare, commented: “Our 30th Anniversary is a perfect opportunity to express our gratitude to our loyal members, volunteers and colleagues who have supported FAIRshare over the years. It’s through their commitment and belief in the credit union community that has enabled us to grow and expand into new common bond areas. FAIRshare’s ethos has always been to put people before profit, and we remain committed to this as we serve local people access safe money management.”

Robert Kelly, CEO of ABCUL, said: “Congratulations to FAIRshare Credit Union on reaching this incredible milestone of 30 years of service to its community. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of its members, volunteers, and staff who have worked tirelessly to promote financial wellbeing and inclusion. FAIRshare embodies the core values of the credit union movement—putting people before profit and ensuring that local communities have access to ethical and responsible financial services. We at ABCUL commend FAIRshare for its remarkable impact and look forward to seeing its continued success in the years to come.”

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