Never stop until you reach your dreams- David’s story
In your life, can you think of something you fought for? Something you put everything into? Now remember how it felt when you reached the finish line and achieved your goal. Hold that feeling and keep it close as you hear David’s story, a member of our community who knows that feeling all too well. […]
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 […]
Dreams do come true
Here at South Manchester Credit union there has been dreams and aspirations in the air ever since the launch of our latest savings account ,The Dream Saver. The account is designed to help you reach your dream, but what of the dreams that have already come to life? Well this is one of those stories; […]
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 […]
James’s Story – from hostel to a home
James came to us in need of a loan for a deposit to rent a flat. He’d been living between homes and was staying in a hostel when he opened his account with us. Being a family man, James’ biggest drive to get a place of his own was for his children. He wanted a […]
Lisa’s Story – The Final Journey
Lisa came to us because her brother had taken his own life. He had suffered from mental health and became a victim of his mind. Lisa didn’t have the finances for the funeral and desperately needed financial support to say goodbye to her brother. Without any help, Lisa’s brother would have had a pauper’s funeral […]
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 […]
Santa spotted in South Manchester
Santa Claus is coming to town! That’s right, the man himself has been spotted in South Manchester spreading Christmas cheer. Watch him chat with locals about their favourite presents and Christmas memories in our latest video
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 […]
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.
