Cut Those Energy Bills – Elaine’s Top Tip

“Heat the person, not the home” ­– Elaine Morgan, Principal of Strategy Reform at GMCA With energy bills still soaring and the weather dropping below freezing, everybody could do with a few extra pounds to help keep themselves warm this winter. It was -4°c when I set off for work this morning – now that’s […]

The Sounds of South Manchester

Here is the link to Your Playlist How it started  At the beginning of the month we sat and discussed what steps and actions we could take to help benefit our members and our community, we wanted to give back and attempt to draw people together during such uncertain times. After a lot of consideration, […]

The cost of living crisis: How can you save money

We are all feeling the pinch of rising energy bills and fuel prices. These raising costs are out of our control, in an attempt to combat this we can look at adjusting what is in our control.  We have gathered a list of 10 actions you can take in order to save a bit of […]

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 […]

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 […]

How much does a first car cost?

Want to know how much first cars really cost? We’ve broken down all the expenses for you… Let’s get you prepared for buying your first car! When you’re ready to purchase your car, the biggest factor is understanding the cost. Of course, you’ve got the car’s initial price tag, but you’ll quickly find out that’s […]

Paths through a world of uncertainty

During a period of global uncertainty, our credit union community is one pillar that has strengthened and become even more united. It is something that we have been able to rely on during adverse moments, not just this year, but in years gone by. Together we have and will find our way. The inclusiveness of […]

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, the government have set up a scheme to help disadvantaged pupils gain access to laptops/tablets and internet so they can continue learning from home. I need a laptop/tablet for my […]

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 point where he couldn’t afford essential white goods. Lee has been a member with us for 8 years and this is his story. Back in 2012, Lee opened his account […]

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 the month can lead many […]