How we provide money support -Taofeek’s Story

Reading Time: 3 minutes‘My income wasn’t enough to cover the cost of everything’ – this is the case for so many people and sometimes money support from a credit union can be the opportunity to give you financial freedom. Taofeek’s story This story comes from our member Taofeek who came over to the UK from Nigeria in 2010. […]

Coping with financial anxiety

Reading Time: 3 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV_n0w4INU Coping with financial anxiety. This post contains NO affiliate links – any advertisements are our own. Feel free to click any of them if they tickle your fancy, if not, enjoy the post.   What can start as a passing thought about paying the bills and how you’re going to stretch your budget for […]

1p Challenge: Save £667.95 in a year! With free printable

Reading Time: 2 minutesWho’s up for the 1p Saving Challenge?   Skint Dad brought this saving tip to light and what a tip it is if it’s continued for an entire year! The challenge starts off by saving 1p on the first day, 2p on the second day, 3p on the third, and, well, you get the point. The […]

Starting a small business – Eden Aesthetics Story

Reading Time: 2 minutes“The credit union has helped us turn an idea into a business!” You might think that the financial sector isn’t always a glamorous one, this story could change your mind. One of our members, Chloe, secured a loan from us to help her with starting a small business. Chloe and her friend Jessica  created Eden Aesthetics. […]

Borrow money with bad credit

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have an ethical approach to our lending. There are no hidden fees and all of our charges are transparent and fair.

Credit union car loan – Jonathan’s story

Reading Time: 2 minutes‘The credit union allowed me to actually graduate’ – This is one of a thousand ways a credit union has helped. A credit union car loan helped Jonathan in this way. Completing his masters course Jonathan, a Masters’ student, was working part-time whilst attending university. He was a hard-working student and his graft was rewarded with […]

How much does a car cost? Brenda’s story

Reading Time: 2 minutesHow much does a car cost? If you are looking for a new car we could be your best alternative to car finance.  A credit union is for everyone. Whatever the circumstances, you can rely on help and support from your credit union. Brenda, a South Manchester Credit Union member, experienced this when she went through her own financial […]