Have Yourself a Merry Debt-Free Christmas
This Christmas may be bigger and more expensive than ever according to retailers. The long months of lockdown due to Covid-19 and the inability to see friends, family, mark... Read More
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Coming to terms with the cost of new school uniforms
As state schools in Wales reopen to all pupils in September, many families who’ve suffered financially during the Covid-19 lockdown will find the cost of new school uniforms an... Read More
Summer holiday fun for your children on a budget
School’s out for summer – but having the children at home during lockdown means you’ve probably run out of ideas of how to entertain them without spending a fortune.... Read More
Build a rainy day fund with your credit union
One of the sharp lessons learned from the Covid-19 lockdown is the need to build a personal financial buffer for the future. Aside from the tragic human cost of... Read More
How to keep on top of your finances
Creating a budget is the first step towards taking control of your money and securing your future. Just by simply listing your income and expenditure every month helps you... Read More
Credit unions offer affordable loans to support you
Credit unions are committed to the financial welfare of their members and will only offer affordable loans to those who they believe can adequately repay them. That means members... Read More
Celebrating Father’s Day in Lockdown
Father’s Day is going to be very different for most of us this year as Covid-19 keeps many of us apart from the ones we love. But you can... Read More
Avoid impulse shopping during lockdown
Credit Unions of Wales is warning people not to fall victim to online shopping impulses during the Covid-19 lockdown. The lockdown has shown that online shopping can be both... Read More
Credit Unions Warn Of Lockdown Loan Shark Fears
Credit Unions of Wales is concerned that people suffering financial difficulties during the Covid-19 lockdown are at risk from high interest doorstep lenders. Following an Illegal Money Lending Unit... Read More
Benefit Your Business With Payroll Partnership
Credit Unions of Wales are encouraging more employers to become a payroll partner for the benefit of their workforce business, and the wider community. In a fiercely competitive job’s... Read More
Loan Shark Warning for Wales
The Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit is warning that loan sharks are likely to be taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by offering loans to people who have been... Read More
Workforces benefit from payroll saving schemes
Saving directly from your pay is probably the easiest – and less painful – way of putting some hard-earned money aside for the future. And as we face a... Read More
Cambrian Credit Union Reacts To Brighthouse Closure
With the UK’s biggest rent-to-own operator – Brighthouse – in administration, the General Manager of Cambrian Credit Union Ann Francis is warning people – now more than ever –... Read More
Celtic Credit Union’s new Port Talbot branch is as easy to find as 1,2,3
As keyworkers, Celtic Credit Union staff in Port Talbot have gone the extra mile to keep their branch serving members throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, even when it meant opening... Read More
Credit Unions of Wales statement as Brighthouse goes into administration
With the UK’s biggest rent-to-own operator – Brighthouse – in administration, Credit Unions of Wales is calling on people to turn to responsible loan providers. Brighthouse faced a raft... Read More
How to repay a small credit union loan with benefit payments
Credit Unions across Wales offer their members a variety of small loans which can be repaid directly through their Child Benefit payments. The ethical savings and loans providers allow... Read More
Family loans for when you need a bit extra
Credit Unions across Wales offer small, family loans which help you with budgeting when you need a bit extra. Read More
Access to cash services
If you rely on cash services from your Credit Union and don't have a bank account, ask about pre-paid debit cards. Read More
Legal & General Sponsor CUW Awards 2020
Cardiff-based Legal & General is a category sponsor of this year’s Credit Unions of Wales Awards. The Awards will celebrate the contribution made by those volunteers, members, schools and... Read More
Engage Announced as Headline Awards Sponsors
Banking and Payment Service Provider, Engage is the lead sponsor of this year’s Credit Unions of Wales Awards being held later this year. The Awards will celebrate the contribution... Read More
Abcul Sponsors CUW Awards 2020
The Welsh Forum of the Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL) is a category sponsor of this year’s Credit Unions of Wales Awards. The awards will celebrate the... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Lifetime Achievement Award
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: Lifetime Achievement Award. The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Access to Financial Services
Credit Unions of Wales Awards: Access to Financial Services. The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Workplace Champion
Credit Unions of Wales Awards: Workplace Champion. The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll partners, volunteers,... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: School Partnership
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: School Partnership. The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll partners,... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Volunteer of the Year
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: Volunteer of the Year. The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Member Making A Difference
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: Member Making a Difference. The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Payroll Partner (Third Sector)
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: Payroll Partner (Third Sector). The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Payroll Partner (Private)
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: Payroll Partner (Private). The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll... Read More
CUW Awards 2020: Payroll Partner (Public)
Credit Unions of Wales Awards 2020: Payroll Partner (Public). The third Credit Unions of Wales Awards will take place on Friday 2 October 2020. The awards celebrate the payroll... Read More