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 […]
Martin’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesHere 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 […]
Lisa’s Story – The Final Journey
Reading Time: 3 minutesLisa 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 […]
How to start a beauty business – Lisa’s Story
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are trying to learn how to start a beauty business this blog is perfect for you. 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, […]
Toubie’s Story – Building communities through art
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany 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
Reading Time: 5 minutesMy 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.
John’s Story: Buying my dream car
Reading Time: 2 minutesA dream car come in all different shapes and sizes. If you picture yourself in yours right now, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear. This was exactly the feeling John got when he purchased the car of his dreams. Thanks to John’s saving ability and a credit union smart loan – he was smiling […]
