Lisa’s Story – The Final Journey
Reading Time: 3 minutesLisa came to us because her brother had taken his own life. He had suffered from mental health and became a victim of his mind. Lisa didn’t have the finances for the funeral and desperately needed financial support to say goodbye to her brother. Without any help, Lisa’s brother would have had a pauper’s funeral […]
Honouring our credit union pioneers
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis month we celebrated the pioneer members who helped shape South Manchester Credit Union. These hard-working volunteers were treated to a well-deserved afternoon tea at Cloud 23 to honour their dedication to help the credit union reach its 21st birthday. South Manchester Credit Union started as a purely volunteer-run organisation. Thanks to their involvement, we […]
How to start a beauty business – Lisa’s Story
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are trying to learn how to start a beauty business this blog is perfect for you. Lisa has been a member of South Manchester Credit Union for 14 years and is making her dream of owning her Beauty Academy a reality through the power of saving. For as long as she can remember, […]
Toubie’s Story – Building communities through art
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany of us would remember doing art when we were back in school. Staring intensely at a bowl of fruit, focusing on the lighting, its shadows and the complexity of it all – only to look down and see a wonky banana in a crooked bowl. At this point, we probably thought being an artist […]
#HowsYourBalance – Balancing your money could get easier with a credit union
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe campaign SoundPound – the Consortium of Greater Manchester Community Credit Unions. Created the campaign #HowsYouBalance. The campaign challenged people to balance something on their body. Take a picture or video, and post it on social media – nominating 3 friends to do the same along with the hashtags ‘#HowsYourBalance’ and ‘#CreditUnionAwareness’. The challenge aimed […]
We could be your best alternative to car finance
Reading Time: 4 minutesCar finance seems like a viable option, right? Ask yourself this however, do you think they really have your best interests at heart? If only there was an alternative to car finance. Fortunately for you, there’s a local, affordable, ethical alternative to car finance that puts you in the driver’s seat. Although we aren’t financial advisors, […]
Top 5 websites to find your family staycation
Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking for a last minute staycation? The holiday season is here… but, guess what, a lot of places are fully booked! Every person and their dog is in desperate need of a staycation, which isn’t surprising since we’ve all been cooped up. But the real question is if there’s any family holiday locations still available? […]
How to find your first car
Reading Time: 3 minutesNot sure how to find a car? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Once you’ve worked out the total cost for your first car, you know how much you can spend. You may be paying a visit to the bank of mum and dad or even looking at a car loan. Either way, this is […]
How much does a first car cost?
Reading Time: 3 minutesWant to know how the cost of a first car? We’ve broken down all the expenses for you… Let’s get you prepared for buying your first car! When you’re ready to purchase your car, the biggest factor is understanding the cost. Of course, you’ve got the car’s initial price tag, but you’ll quickly find out […]
How to save – Durani’s Story:
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all agree saving is important however we must first learn how to save. It’s not every day you make the big decision to purchase your first home, but that’s the decision Durani made just last year. Recently, Durani was able to put a deposit down for his first home out in the countryside and […]
