What to know about the energy price cap
In April, the energy price cap is set to rise by 54%. Meaning many of us will be paying much more towards our energy bills than ever before. But what is the energy price cap? Does the rise affect everyone? And is there a cheaper option out there? Read on to find the answer. What […]
Honouring our credit union pioneers
This 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 […]
Charlie’s Angels – Lisa’s Story
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, she has always wanted her own Academy. That ambition was further inspired after the tragic loss of her […]
Santa spotted in South Manchester
Santa Claus is coming to town! That’s right, the man himself has been spotted in South Manchester spreading Christmas cheer. Watch him chat with locals about their favourite presents and Christmas memories in our latest video
Toubie’s Story – Building communities through art
Many 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
The campaign #HowsYourBalance is a campaign created by SoundPound – the Consortium of Greater Manchester Community Credit Unions. The campaign challenges 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 […]
We could be your best alternative to car finance
Car finance seems like a viable option, right? Ask yourself this however, do you think they really have your best interests at heart? 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, we are going to help you cut through […]
Top 5 websites to find your family 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? The answer to your question is […]
Kirstie’s IVA Testimony
My name is Kirstie, I am a mother of four children and a full-time stepmother of one. The objective of this testimony is to explore my personal experiences as well as explain how I handled my debts.
How to find your first car
Not sure where to start when buying your first 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 […]
