Penny Post Group’s Voyager Alliance Turns 30

Thursday 25 January 2024

This month marks a significant milestone for Voyager Credit Union, which formed part of the Penny Post Group earlier in the year, as it celebrates 30 years of service to members.

Formerly registered in 1992, Greater Manchester Buses Employees Credit Union started operating and by the end of 2 weeks, 200 employees had joined as members.  Quickly extended to all depots in the GM buses area, by the end of September 1992, it had 899 members, and went on to become one of the largest credit unions in the UK, before joining the Penny Post Group on the 1 February 2022.

Penny Post President, Dave Jones said “We are delighted to welcome Voyager Alliance members to the Penny Post Group in this their 30th year and look forward to them playing a major role in our ongoing success over the next 30 years and beyond.”

Former Voyager Alliance President, Gary Robertson, and now Penny Post Group Director said: “After 30 years being an independent credit union, we’re pleased to join the Penny Post Group.  This is great news for all of us, with new products and services for members, as we now move on to our exciting next chapter in the great credit union movement.

Penny Post CEO, Matt Goulding, said “April 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of a small group of volunteers starting a credit union to provide an ethical financial alternative to members. We’re pleased to be part of their next chapter and see tremendous opportunities for the Penny Post Group combined membership and we’re looking forward to a bright future ahead.”