Local Money for Local Homes – Kia’s Story

The challenges that come with adulthood can be tough – exciting, yet still difficult to take on. The financial pressures attached to our big milestones, like moving out and having kids, can also be tricky to face. Kia’s story is one of challenges to her finances, but also one of overcoming those hurdles and achieving […]

Save more on food and fun with TopCashback

Vick

“I use TopCashBack every time I shop online… it ensures that I am always looking for the best deals” – Vick, Senior Financial Inclusion Officer at Southway Housing Finding the best deals wherever you shop can be a challenge. Whether you’re doing a weekly food shop, looking for new house furniture, or out looking for […]

Win your share of £300 in our Summer Memories competition

Want to know how your favourite summer photo from the past can win you your share of £300? The clocks have changed, our evenings are getting brighter, and summer isn’t far away. That’s right, it’s Spring, and we’re just about ready to tell you about our latest competition – Summer Memories. We can all picture […]

L’s Story – Loan sharks are NEVER worth it

Loan sharks are criminals who offer an extremely dangerous way of getting fast cash or an easy loan. However, many loan sharks may present themselves as friends or guardian angels to begin with, and a lot of people aren’t aware of the dangers of loan sharks. L has always been aware of and experienced loan […]

From takeaways to holidays – Marcus’ Top Tip

“I’ve probably saved around £500 a month for the past couple of years” – Marcus Kebabs, burgers, fried chicken, Chinese – when it comes to takeaways, we’ve all got a favourite; if anyone’s interested, I’m a fried chicken guy myself! Many of us can’t help but love a takeaway – I’m sure many of us […]

Save £1,378 in a year – Rachel and Heaven’s Top Tip

“By the end of the year you will have £1,378” – Rachel   When it comes to saving money, I’m sure we’re all thinking a similar thing – it’s hard! Well, it really doesn’t have to be. Saving can become a regular habit, just like going to work, and you’ll find yourself not really having […]

Cost of Living Emergency Plan

Hello everyone – Ryan here. Just wanted to quickly introduce myself before we get started on today’s very special blog. I’m the newest member of the marketing team here at South Manchester Credit Union, and I really am enjoying bringing you guys the best content we can. We are proud to announce our Cost of […]

Martin’s Story

Here at South Manchester Credit Union, we are incredibly lucky to have over 4500 loyal members. Those members are part of our community and we have the opportunity to make a real difference to them. One of our long-time members, Martin, has taken the time to write up his thoughts on what South Manchester Credit […]

We’ve hit 500 Google reviews!

You may remember in 2021 when we were celebrating our 300th review. Now we’re delighted to announce that we’ve surpassed 500 five-star reviews! It’s heart-warming to know that our service can have such a positive impact on our community. The best thing about our reviews are the comments left with the ratings. Members taking the […]

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 […]