Support where it counted – Natalie’s story

Reading Time: 4 minutesEver felt worried about money? At some point we all have – it can feel embarrassing and intimidating. Managing your money can be stressful! Past situations may have knocked your confidence. Building the courage to save or apply for loans after bad experiences can be tricky. Natalie turned to South Manchester Credit Union. Personal struggles […]

Saving Simplified – Ross’ Story

Reading Time: 2 minutesGetting into the habit of saving can be tricky – simplify saving with Balance. Ross has been a member of South Manchester Credit Union for 10 years now and has built a sustainable saving habit through Balance, our workplace savings scheme. An option too good to turn down Ross works for Onward Homes, one of […]

From Savings to Salon – Mo’s Story

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat could joining a credit union do for you? From building savings for that extra bit of security, to the option of loans, we’re here to improve the financial wellbeing of the people of South & Central Manchester. Mo has been involved with credit unions since she was 16, and a member of South Manchester […]

Local Money for Greener Gardens – Rose’s Story

Reading Time: 4 minutesLockdown was a strange time for everyone. For a lot of us it meant finding things to do whist stuck inside for months, from home workouts to baking. Lots of hobbies were short lived. Rose found a real passion over lockdown, and our Green Loan allowed her to take this passion further… Rose’s journey Rose […]

Local Money for Greener Vehicles – Sherica’s Story

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you ever thought about switching to an electric or hybrid vehicle? Sherica was in need of a new car and wanted to do something for the environment – she used our Green Loan to make this possible! Finding her local credit union Sherica joined South Manchester Credit Union back in 2018 after hearing about […]

Super Mum, Super Saver – Pauline’s Story

Reading Time: 3 minutesEveryone wants to experience the benefit of saving money. Sometimes the challenges of life can prevent people from being able to do so. Stay positive! Around 14 million people in the UK have less than £100 in savings – you’re not alone! The thought of saving may seem impossible. Don’t worry, the right time will […]

Retrofitting your home – Marie’s story

Reading Time: 2 minutesDo you want to reduce your bills? Retrofitting your home and improving its energy efficiency is an effective way to achieve this. Here at South Manchester Credit Union, we can support you in reaching this goal. We offer a Green Loan to our local community – hear how this has benefited Marie’s finances. What is […]

Retrofit your home – Keith’s story

Reading Time: 2 minutesRetrofit your home! It is great for your finances and the environment. Here at South Manchester Credit Union, we offer a Green Loan to support our members through their journey to a more efficient home. Keith is a member who wants to reduce his bills and create a positive impact on his local community. Hear […]

Local Savings for Local Communities – Jennifer’s story

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere at South Manchester Credit Union, we exist to support the members of our local community with fair financial services. We know that saving today leads to a secure future, but you don’t have to take our word for it – hear it from our members. Jennifer is a long-standing member. In the face of […]

“South Manchester Credit Union are the reason my family dog is alive”

Reading Time: 2 minutesJennifer, a longstanding member, recently opened up to us and shared a deeply emotional and heartfelt story. “South Manchester Credit Union are the reason our family dog is alive. I say family dog because she is a member of the family and has been since she was 6 months old. We are her second home […]