Reading Time: 2 minutesWould you like to know where the cold seeps into your home and learn some practical ways to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient? You can do this by hosting a Home Energy Party. With guidance from an air-tightness expert and staff from People Powered Retrofit, you,

Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Manchester Credit Union has been helping people transition to a greener lifestyle since 2022. Our Green Loan has been used to buy green products such as bicycles, garden tools, greenhouses and electric cars. Keith fitted a new front and back door and Marie upgraded her boiler and fitted new

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince 2000, we have been driven to provide our community with safe financial services, working hard together to grow and support local people. Recently, we celebrated a massive milestone – 5,000 members! We invited Abraham, aka Mr 5,000, to Fog Lane for treats and photos. We wanted to learn more

Reading Time: 3 minutes2025 has been a year of growth for The Sound Pound Group of Greater Manchester credit unions, of which we are a founding member. January kicked off with the Annual Bee Bus Ticket launch, our latest offering to our local community. The ticket gives our communities cheaper travel on Greater Manchester buses

Reading Time: 2 minutesAre you looking for a way to reach out and support members of your local community? Creating an ethical investment is not easy, however, by joining your local community credit union you can open doors for local people. Who are we? We are a not-for-profit cooperative based in Burnage. For

Reading Time: 2 minutesLets celebrate together As a community credit union, local people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted to announce we have hit 700 5-star Google reviews! Reviews are massively important to us – they allow our members to express how they feel about our services. They

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe can’t help but rejoice when we reach an important milestone as a community. Recently we hit the 10th anniversary of the Southway affordable loan scheme – together with members and Southway we made the most of the moment and celebrated at Fog Lane. What Is the Southway Affordable Loan Scheme? We

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you heard of a credit union before? Is someone you know a member of one? It’s okay if not – we are known as Britain’s best-kept secret for a reason. As you read this, we will outline the benefits of a credit union, not just for you but also

Reading Time: 4 minutesCredit union advantages are often not very well known. We’re confident that if you knew about the credit union advantages and benefits, you would already be a member! When it comes to your money, you should be reaping all the rewards you deserve. Think for a moment about where you

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the most wonderful time of the year approaches, Manchester is gearing up to spread festive cheer and create unforgettable memories. From dazzling light displays to captivating performances, there’s an abundance of Christmas family events to explore in this festive season. Let’s unwrap the magic and explore the top activities