Local Savings for Local Futures – Alina’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesHaving savings can be a godsend when we need it most in adult life. Whether it’s an unexpected bill, a washing machine on the blink, or covering yourself for Christmas, a rainy-day fund can dig you out of tricky situations and take you one step further to achieving your goals. Alina’s financial journey with us […]
Make the most of our workplace savings scheme – Jackey’s story
Reading Time: 2 minutesJackey is a member of our community who works for a local housing trust, Southway Housing. She is a devoted mum of three who has saved with us here at the credit union for years now. Because of Balance, our workplace savings scheme, Jackey can sit back and relax while her savings grow securely here. […]
Saving through your salary – Ruth’s story
Reading Time: 2 minutesRuth is a member who makes use of our workplace savings scheme, Balance, to build up her savings here at the credit union. She has been a member here for over 10 years! However, if you are new here don’t worry – getting your savings growing through your wages is simple and convenient. How Ruth […]
Local Savings in a Local Ethical Savings Account – Lawrence’s story
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere at South Manchester Credit Union, we will never stop talking about saving. We encourage our members to save into their ethical savings account, as alongside them we believe building a strong savings habit is important for the future. Not only do savings allow you to be prepared for life’s ups and downs but tucking […]
Local Savings for Local Social Impact – Sandy’s story
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a community credit union, we exist to support our members, however, our members also support us. By saving in the credit union, you are directly creating a social impact and allowing us to continue to improve the financial well-being of our local community. A member who knows this all too well is Sandy; she […]
Local Money for Local Students – Stephen’s story
Reading Time: 3 minutesThrough our work here at South Manchester Credit Union we support local students. Stephen is a member who moved to the UK from Nigeria to complete his studies and pursue his passion for business development. Stephen faced financial hurdles Stephen had achieved his undergraduate degree in Nigeria, and he continued his postgraduate studies here in […]
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 […]
