Local Money for A Local Business Loan – Joe’s Story
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a community-owned and run organisation, we constantly support our members and our whole community. One of the ways we help drive the local economy is with a business loan. This is for our members who are starting up their own business. Joe is a member who used his Smart loan to set up his […]
Local Money for Local Helping Hands – Radhika’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesEver felt like you could just do with a helping hand? We’ve all been there and often many of us don’t know how or where to find the support we need. Moving into a new property isn’t easy, or cheap! Paying back those new home expenses can be tough on anyone, you just need someone […]
GM Ringway – Tom Ross’ story
Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer is here! We are all looking for ways to get out the house and spend time with friends and family. Sometimes summer days out can get quite expensive – however they do not have to be. Exploration and having new experiences is what Summer’s about. This Summer you can explore the whole of Greater […]
Local Money for Local Side Hustle – Ngozi’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesA side hustle has quickly become a great way of boosting our incomes and earning a little extra on the side. Whether it’s a hobby or something you just enjoy doing. They are often a lot more fun than the typical 9-5! With the help of South Manchester Credit Union, Ngozi was able to get […]
Local Money for Local Environment – People Place Planet Didsbury
Reading Time: 4 minutesHere at South Manchester Credit Union we care about our local environment. We have strong relationships with the groups that work to support and grow our local community. People Place Planet is a local group of passionate residents who are combating climate change and striving for a greener South Manchester – read what their chair […]
Local Money for Local Frontliners – Emily’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe all have our own goals, big or small, and sometimes what we really need is a bit of support to reach them. Emily’s journey is a perfect example of this. With South Manchester Credit Union by her side, she managed to navigate through life’s challenges, from moving into her first flat as a mother […]
Local Money for Local Homes – Kia’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe challenges that come with adulthood can be tough – exciting, yet still difficult to take on. Financial wellbeing is important when it comes 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 […]
Never stop until you reach your dream goal- David’s story
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn 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 the feeling of going for […]
L’s Story – Loan sharks are never worth it
Reading Time: 4 minutesLoan 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. A lot of people aren’t aware of the dangers of loan sharks. L has always been aware of and experienced loan sharks […]
Have you got a dream savings goal?
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere at South Manchester Credit union there has been dreams and aspirations in the air. Especially since the launch of our latest savings account ,The Dream Saver. The account is designed to help you reach your dream savings goal. What of the dreams that have already come to life? Well this is one of those […]
