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All Together Money Announces Annual Conference 2026 in Leeds
All Together Money has officially announced the return of its Annual Conference, with the sector’s flagship event set to take place on Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September 2026 at...
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Bradford District Credit Union Leads the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025
ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, running from 3–7 November, raising awareness of the work credit unions are doing to start meaningful conversations about money. Across the...
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Wave Community Bank Champions the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025
ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, taking place from 3–7 November, shining a light on the work credit unions and community banks are doing across the UK...
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CU Futures Participants Gather for Two-Day London Event
This week, the 2025 CU Futures cohort gathered at Arbuthnot Latham’s head office in London for a packed two-day programme of learning, development, and networking.
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Serve and Protect Highly Commended in Financial Education Provider of the Year at WSB Awards 2025
Serve and Protect Credit Union have been recognised for its efforts in providing financial education to its members at this year’s Workplace Savings and Benefits (WSB) Awards. Held at Marriot...
Read MoreRecord Summer Lending Surge at London Capital Credit Union
London Capital Credit Union has reported its highest ever monthly lending figures, issuing over £1.1 million in loans during May 2025, in a significant milestone for the fast-growing mutual. At...
Read MoreWestcountry Savings and Loans Secures Grant to Boost Financial Inclusion
Westcountry Savings and Loans (WS&L) credit union is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of more than £200,000 by Fair4All Finance.
Read MoreCitysave and Fusion Credit Unions Merge to Boost Financial Access in the West Midlands
Citysave Credit Union and Fusion Credit Union have completed a merger, which is a significant development in strengthening financial inclusion across the region. The combined organisation aims to better serve...
Read MoreABCUL Joins Downing Street Reception on Co-operatives and Mutuals
On Monday 09 June, ABCUL joined fellow leaders from across the co-operative and mutuals sector at a reception hosted at No.10 Downing Street. The reception brought together representatives from across...
Read MoreABCUL Collaborates with CUTV to Shine a Spotlight on the Sector
In a move to boost the visibility of credit unions across the country, ABCUL is proud to announce a new collaboration with CreditUnion.TV (CUTV), a multimedia platform dedicated to celebrating...
Read MoreInternational Credit Union Day to Build on International Year of Cooperatives
This year’s theme, Cooperation for a Prosperous World, is designed to tie in with campaigning work for the UN year.
Read MoreUnprecedented Growth in British Credit Unions Reported by The Bank of England
The Bank of England recently published its credit union data for the fourth quarter of 2023 which revealed an enormous rise in credit union membership in Britain.
Read MoreThe Global Women’s Leadership Network Celebrates its 15th Anniversary
Last week, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Global Women’s Leadership Network.
Read MoreCommsave Credit Union Recognised for Work with the Seafarers’ Charity
Commsave Credit Union was recently nominated for Initiative of the Year with the Seafarers’ Charity due to its creation of the Safety Net for Fishing Families project and attended the...
Read MoreMetro Moneywise Credit Union Announces First Prize Linked Savings Winner
Metro Moneywise Credit Union recently launched its own monthly Prize Linked Savings draw and was excited to announce the first winner of the new scheme. The lucky member was Kath...
Read MoreCLEVR Money Credit Union: A Lifeline for Financial Resilience
The Sun recently featured Charlotte, an NHS worker, and her husband, who found themselves in a difficult financial situation around the birth of their second daughter, but through perseverance and...
Read MoreServe and Protect Credit Union Sponsors European Football Event
This week, members of the Serve and Protect Credit Union staff had the opportunity to attend the Emergency Services Football League (ESFL) European Championships as a headline sponsor of the...
Read More1st Class Credit Union Wins Platinum Award for Customer Service
Earlier this year, 1st Class Credit Union announced that it was awarded a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for its customer service in 2024.
Read MoreCommsave Credit Union Provides a Safety Net for Fishing Industry Workers
Commsave Credit Union offers services to a wide range of sector and businesses, including those working in the GB fishing industry – which has provided fishing families with a much...
Read MoreEnterprise Credit Union Leads the Fight Against Loan Sharks
Enterprise Credit Union featured on Good Morning Britain last month to warn the public of the dangers of loan sharks and how credit unions provide safe, reliable assistance to financially...
Read MoreCelebrating the Credit Union Futures Programme
Last month at the ABCUL Annual Conference 2024, nine credit union young professionals graduated from the eighth year of the CU Futures Programme.
Read MoreAcorn Community Bank Celebrates Lending Milestone
Acorn Community Bank is celebrating its first birthday by passing a milestone in lending, having lent over £2 million to members in this time.
Read MoreCredit Union Marketers Meet in Manchester to Learn Together
Eleven marketers from eight Northwest credit unions recently held their first in-person learning session at Barclays Bank’s Market Street branch in Manchester. Organised with support from the ABCUL Northwest Forum,...
Read MoreCredit Unions Deliver Revolutionary New Loans to Support Social Good
This week, two credit unions in Greater Manchester have successfully funded its first loans through the Enterprising Communities Fund. The Enterprising Communities Fund is delivered by the Greater Manchester Centre...
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