Credit Unions Support Talk Money Week Promoting Financial Wellbeing

11/11/2026

Credit unions across England, Scotland and Wales took part in Talk Money Week 2026, helping to encourage more open conversations about money and highlighting the importance of financial wellbeing.

Taking place from 2–6 November, Talk Money Week is an annual campaign led by the Money and Pensions Service, encouraging people to talk more openly about their finances, seek support where needed and take positive steps towards improving their financial wellbeing.

This year’s theme, ‘It All Counts’, focused on the importance of small, manageable actions that can make a difference to people’s financial circumstances, recognising that even modest steps towards better money management can have a lasting impact.

For credit unions, the week provided an opportunity to highlight the work they do throughout the year to help people develop positive financial habits, build savings, access affordable credit and improve their financial resilience.

A number of All Together Money members marked the week with activities and initiatives designed to support their communities and encourage people to engage with their finances.

In the West Midlands, Citysave Credit Union joined forces with the Money and Pensions Service to host an in-person event for employers, titled Unlocking the Business Benefits of Workplace Savings. Bringing together regional HR leaders, business directors and workplace wellbeing representatives, the event explored how workplace savings schemes can help employees build financial security and contribute to greater workforce resilience.

Meanwhile, Commsave Credit Union shared ten practical money-saving tips to mark the week, encouraging people to make small changes to their everyday spending and saving habits. The advice included tracking spending, reviewing subscriptions, planning meals, buying second-hand and putting aside whatever money is left at the end of the month.

Wave Community Bank also supported the campaign through its It All Counts activity, highlighting the importance of taking manageable steps towards better financial wellbeing.

These examples demonstrate the many ways credit unions can support conversations about money, whether through financial education, workplace initiatives, practical guidance or direct support for members.