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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 it into an opportunity to save. Now we see ourselves
Get a free laptop and/or internet to help with remote learning for your child
Children across the country have been directed by the government to work from home as the country battles the effects of the pandemic. With this,
Lee’s Story
With huge pressure to have the latest gadgets, Lee got himself into high-cost debt with rent-to-purchase stores and doorstep lenders. It had got to the
Money saving tips
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 it into an opportunity to save. Now we see ourselves
What children want this Christmas
This Christmas we put together a competition to ask local children the one thing they wanted this Christmas. We had a lot of great entries
Make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As the end of November approaches, so does Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, Black Friday falls on the 27th November and Cyber Monday
Buying a Bike in South Manchester
For many Mancunians, this period of Lockdown has fostered new hobbies and rejuvenated passions for old ones. At first, we were limited to one hour
How to prepare for life after lockdown
As countries begin to ease lockdown measures, we start to imagine what the new normal will be. In many ways being apart has brought us
Disappointed holiday makers become happy campers
With thousands of flights cancelled, Brits looking for a holiday are now turning to domestic tourism. It is no surprise that camping and holiday parks
Stories
Lee’s Story
With huge pressure to have the latest gadgets, Lee got himself into high-cost debt with rent-to-purchase stores and doorstep lenders. It had got to the
Taofeek’s Story
‘My income wasn’t enough to cover the cost of everything’ – this is the case for so many people and sometimes a helping hand from
Wilf’s Story
For West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC Juniors Spotlight, we interviewed one of the Junior players to find out what he thinks about playing for West
Kelly’s Story
Kelly, 20, is a domestic violence survivor. She faced her harrowing experience late last year. Kelly has always been local to South Manchester. She used
Eden Aesthetics Story
“The credit union has helped us turn an idea into a business!” You’d be forgiven for thinking the financial sector isn’t always a glamorous one,
Ryan’s Story
My name’s Ryan and I came into the credit union world blissfully unaware of the positive impact the organisation could have on its community.
Jonathan’s story
‘The credit union allowed me to actually graduate’ – This is one of a thousand ways a credit union can help and this, in particular, was how
Brenda’s story
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
Financial support
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 financially excluded. In November, we joined forces with 8 Greater
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 COVID-19 recovery plan. The package includes £15m in financial support to
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 closer to home. The nice spell of sunshine we have
Coping with financial anxiety
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Borrowing with bad credit
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Credit union news
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 COVID-19 recovery plan. The package includes £15m in financial support to
Fog Lane Blog No 2
WOW… what a weekend! Last weekend, we were delighted to head to the seaside once again, for our annual WOW Weekend in Blackpool. Since merging
New Beginnings, renewed passion
Autumn 2019 I’ve been meaning to sit down and write my first blog for South Manchester Credit Union for a good while now, and as
