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ABCUL Becomes All Together Money – The Credit Union Movement
Following its announcement on Tuesday 14 April, ABCUL is now trading as All Together Money – The Credit Union Movement, marking a significant step forward for the trade body and...
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ABCUL Rebrand to Be Revealed Next Week
ABCUL will unveil a major new chapter for the Association at its rebrand event taking place next Tuesday 14 April.
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Just Credit Union Announces an Annual Grant in Memory of Founder Board Member
An annual grant to help a local organisation has been launched by Just Credit Union in memory of Steve Brown, founding volunteer board member.
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Young People Lead Powerful New Film Tapped to Tackle Illegal Money Lending
A group of organisations, led by Kingdom Community Bank, collaborated to develop the film and toolkit with young people. A powerful new youth-led film and education resource, Tapped, has officially launched...
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Enterprise Credit Union Reaches £50 Million Asset Milestone
Enterprise Credit Union has reached a significant milestone, surpassing £50 million in assets, marking a major achievement for the organisation and the communities it serves across Merseyside.
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Commsave Launches £3,000 Prize Draw to Mark 35th Anniversary
Commsave Credit Union is giving members the chance to win £3,000, £2,000 or £1,000 as the Northamtonshire-based credit union celebrates a milestone year.
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Co-operatives UK Retail Conference Highlights Credit Union Partnerships to Tackle Financial Exclusion
New partnerships between credit unions and co-op retail societies were discussed at a lively session on fair finance at the Co-op Retail Conference. Chaired by journalist and former Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark,...
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ABCUL Supports StepChange’ Debt Awareness Week Campaign
ABCUL has pledged its support for this year’s Debt Awareness Week (16–22 March), joining the campaign led by StepChange Debt Charity to help raise awareness of problem debt and the support available...
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Common Bond Reforms Set to Open Credit Unions to Millions More People Across Great Britain
New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings for households. More people will benefit from affordable loans and savings as...
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ABCUL to Unveil Refreshed Brand and Engagement Platform in April
ABCUL will unveil a refreshed brand identity and launch a new digital engagement platform at a special member event taking place in Birmingham on 14 April, following its Annual General...
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Credit Union Leaders Gather in Manchester for ABCUL’s First Growth Group Meeting
Credit union leaders from across Great Britain gathered in Manchester this week for the first meeting of ABCUL’s new Growth Group. The event welcomed credit unions to share insight, discuss...
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Women at the Heart of Commsave’s Record Growth Celebrate International Women’s Day
Commsave Credit Union marked International Women’s Day on 8th March by celebrating the women at the heart of its success – and whose stories reflect this year’s theme: Give to...
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International Women’s Day: Supporting Women’s Leadership Through the Global Women’s Leadership Network
Marking International Women’s Day, ABCUL’s Head of Member Engagement, Debbie Smith-Hands, who has supported the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) since its inception, reflected on the role the GWLN has...
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London Mutual Credit Union Puts £41,000 a Week Back into Members’ Pockets Says Impact Report
London Mutual Credit Union has published its most comprehensive social impact report to date, showing how affordable lending is turning borrowers into savers – as a cross-party London Assembly committee writes to...
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London Assembly Calls for Stronger Support to Expand Credit Unions Across the Capital
The Chair of the London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee has written to the Mayor of London urging further action to expand access to credit unions across the capital,...
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Innovation, Growth and Inclusion: Matt Bland on the Future of Credit Unions
In a new video interview conducted by ROAR Media, Chief Executive of ABCUL, Matt Bland underscored that credit unions in Great Britain continue to evolve to meet modern financial challenges –...
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CU Futures Cohort Visit Dublin for Immersive Learning Experience
The class of CU Futures 2026 cohort travelled to Dublin in February as part of the Credit Union Foundation’s leadership development programme, gaining first-hand insight into the Irish credit union...
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More Than £3.4 Million Returned to Members of Commsave Credit Union
Commsave Credit Union has confirmed a 4% return on savings for members, marking another strong year of financial performance and community-focused growth for this Northamptonshire-based organisation.
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ABCUL Launches New Affiliate Programme as Part of Wider Transformation in 2026
ABCUL is launching its new Affiliate Programme, a strategic initiative designed to connect like-minded organisations with the UK’s credit union sector and create new opportunities to collaborate, innovate and strengthen...
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Credit Unions Publish Scottish and Welsh Credit Union Manifesto Asks ahead of Upcoming Elections
Credit Unions have published two new manifesto documents outlining the key policy priorities needed to support sustainable growth and financial inclusion across Scotland and Wales. The Scottish Credit Union Manifesto...
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ABCUL Comments on Fair4All Finance Credit Union Transformation Fund
The publication of Fair4All Finance’s Credit Union Transformation Fund consultation marks a significant moment for the credit union sector. The £30 million investment, funded through dormant assets and announced as part of...
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ABCUL Strengthens Board Effectiveness to Support the Credit Union Movement
ABCUL has undertaken an independent Board Effectiveness Review as part of a wider period of organisational change, helping to strengthen governance, clarify roles and sharpen strategic focus. In this article,...
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Citysave Credit Union Calls on Employers to Sign City of Savers Pledge
Birmingham’s Citysave Credit Union is calling on employers to help protect their workers by signing the City of Savers pledge. The pledge involves businesses enabling payroll deductions which then go into a savings account automatically. It means employees can save small amounts of their...
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Churches Mutual Credit Union Launches New Financial Wellbeing Book Store
Churches Mutual Credit Union has launched a new online Book Store designed to support members with practical, accessible financial education and wider personal development resources.
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