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Affordable holiday destinations you forgot about
The worst thing about going abroad is that there are so many places to choose from! The skill is to pick what’s right for you
Lisa’s Story – The Final Journey
Lisa came to us because her brother had taken his own life. He had suffered
What to know about the energy price cap
In April, the energy price cap is set to rise by 54%. Meaning many of
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Affordable holiday destinations you forgot about
The worst thing about going abroad is that there are so many places to choose
Top 5 websites to find your family staycation
The holiday season is here… but, guess what, a lot of places are fully booked!
How to find your first car
Not sure where to start when buying your first car? Don’t worry, we’ve got you
How much does a first car cost?
Want to know how much first cars really cost? We’ve broken down all the expenses
Get your finances in shape and start saving this lockdown!
During the first lockdown, we saw many Mancunians make the most of isolation and turn
What children want this Christmas
This Christmas we put together a competition to ask local children the one thing they
Stories
Lisa’s Story – The Final Journey
Lisa came to us because her brother had taken his own life. He had suffered
Charlie’s Angels – Lisa’s Story
Lisa has been a member of South Manchester Credit Union for 14 years and is
Santa spotted in South Manchester
Santa Claus is coming to town! That’s right, the man himself has been spotted in
Toubie’s Story – Building communities through art
Many of us would remember doing art when we were back in school. Staring intensely
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.
John’s Story: Buying my dream car
Dream cars come in all different shapes and sizes. If you picture yourself in yours
From Berlin to Burnage
The artists of South Manchester Mike and Sian are local artists that have some of
Durani’s Story: “The credit union has given me the discipline to save”
It’s not every day you make the big decision to purchase your first home, but
Lee’s Story
With huge pressure to have the latest gadgets, Lee got himself into high-cost debt with
Taofeek’s Story
‘My income wasn’t enough to cover the cost of everything’ – this is the case
Wilf’s Story
For West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC Juniors Spotlight, we interviewed one of the Junior players
Financial support
What to know about the energy price cap
In April, the energy price cap is set to rise by 54%. Meaning many of
We could be your best alternative to car finance
Car finance. It seems like a viable option, but do they have your best interests
ITV Granada – Local credit unions unite to tackle impacts of Covid
As a non-profit financial organisation, we offer an opportunity of credit to everyone including the
Greater Manchester Community Credit Unions unite to unveil £15m support in Covid recovery plan
We have joined forces with seven community credit unions across Greater Manchester to launch a
Apply for a Bike Loan in South Manchester
Get on the road with a new set of wheels through a Welcome Loan up to £1,000!
Can you apply for a loan in 2020?
You download the app and send us a message to open your account. Once that’s all set up you can apply for a loan. The process is seamless.
We’ve got your camping costs covered
In our last blog post, we spoke about holidaymakers with cancelled summer plans looking for getaways
Coping with financial anxiety
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Borrowing with bad credit
We have an ethical approach to our lending. There are no hidden fees and all of our charges are transparent and fair.
Credit union news
Honouring our credit union pioneers
This month we celebrated the pioneer members who helped shape South Manchester Credit Union. These
#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
Up to £5,000 can be Won Each Month with the Credit Union PrizeSaver Scheme
In partnership with 14 credit unions across Britain, South Manchester Credit Union have announced the
We’ve hit 300 Google reviews!
Over the past year, we’ve been working hard to collect Google reviews from our members.
Paths through a world of uncertainty
During a period of global uncertainty, our credit union community is one pillar that has
Greater Manchester Community Credit Unions unite to unveil £15m support in Covid recovery plan
We have joined forces with seven community credit unions across Greater Manchester to launch a
Fog Lane Blog No 2
WOW… what a weekend! Last weekend, we were delighted to head to the seaside once
New Beginnings, renewed passion
Autumn 2019 I’ve been meaning to sit down and write my first blog for South
