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ABCUL Cymru

@ABCULCymru

Promoting and reporting on the Welsh credit union sector. Keep updated on ABCUL’s work in supporting credit unions across Wales

Joined April 2021
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Today we're launching our Twitter profile, ABCUL Cymru, to promote and report on the Welsh Credit Union sector. Follow to keep updated on ABCUL’s work in supporting credit unions across Wales. #creditunions #PeopleHelpingPeople
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240 credit unions with 1.4 million members.. offer more affordable & lenient repayment terms to those who may struggle elsewhere theguardian.com/money/2022/f… @ABCULCUs @ABCULCymru @KevinPascoe @jmeredith96 @JackieJonesWal1 @CoopsWales @banccambria
Loan sharks at the school gates, nude photos as security: how desperate people fall into the debt...

Loan sharks at the school gates, nude photos as security: how desperate people fall into the debt...

Since the start of the pandemic, more than 11 million people have built up £25bn in arrears and debt. And illegal lenders are targeting those who can’t access mainstream credit

theguardian.com
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This year’s Credit Union of Wales awards, sponsored by ABCUL Cymru Forum, recognise & celebrate the achievements of individuals & organisations across the country. It's fantastic to see the huge contribution they make to the CU movement in Wales abcul.coop/blogs/cunews1/202…
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Happy International Credit Union Day to all involved in the CU movement. This year's theme of "Building financial health for a brighter tomorrow" gives an opportunity to promote achievements past & present and recognise the vital service credit unions provide for members. #ICUDay
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Provident Financial is directing former customers to their local credit union. Consumers deserve fair & responsible financial products, which build financial resilience across the country. Over 2m people are members of a credit union in the UK. Find yours -findyourcreditunion.co.uk/
Find Your Credit Union - search to find credit unions near you

Find Your Credit Union - search to find credit unions near you

Find a credit union near you. Browse 385+ credit union websites to join & apply for loans savings online. Search by home & work postcodes & associations.

findyourcreditunion.co.uk
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"Credit unions are offering competitive rates in terms of interest rates for savings and dividends, and there can be a really strong sense of cooperation and helping the community as well," says @RJFK78 metro.co.uk/2021/06/28/are-c…
Are credit unions a real alternative to banks?

Are credit unions a real alternative to banks?

Credit unions offer much better savings than you think.

metro.co.uk
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Delighted to welcome over 40 members to discuss mental health and how it impacts our day-to-day lives. Thanks to @FAIRshare_CU & @NthLDNCredUnion for opening an honest discussion on how we can improve the lives of our staff, board and members. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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We ask all Senedd Cymru candidates elected today to represent the credit union sector and advocate for fair financial services for Wales.
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We call for all Senedd Cymru candidates elected this week to support the Welsh credit union sector, to promote affordable and ethical finance for everyone in Wales.
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With over £49m in savings and over £22m in loans, credit unions work to provide fair and affordable finance to people across Wales. Support credit unions in Wales to support Welsh communities.
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Credit unions facilitate financial cooperation and bring unique benefits to their membership. Support credit unions in Wales to realise these benefits across the nation.
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Following the success of the PrizeSaver account, launched by HM Treasury in partnership with GB credit unions, ABCUL & @incuto_uk is pleased to announce it is now administering the project working collaboratively with the 14 credit unions involved. abcul.coop/blogs/cunews1/202…
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Welcome to our newest ABCUL member credit union, @NewportCredit. We're delighted to welcome you our the Welsh forum.
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Last March, ABCUL launched its vision and strategy for the sector that supports the movement to fulfil its mission, to be a key provider of affordable and ethical financial services to the people of Great Britain. #creditunions abcul.coop/HigherLogic/Syste…
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Since then we have launched our progress update report that we are delivering on commitments made in 2020. #Vision2025 #creditunions abcul.coop/HigherLogic/Syste…
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Over 80,000 people are members of a credit union in Wales. We are calling on all Members elected to the Senedd Cymru in 2021 to support Credit Unions in Wales. @Plaid_Cymru @WelshConserv @WelshLabour @WelshLibDems #creidtunions #peoplehelpingpeople
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Credit unions are community-based financial co-operatives which offer saving & loan services to people in their local area. Over 80,000 people are members of credit unions in Wales, holding deposits of almost £50 million. Find your nearest credit union - findyourcreditunion.co.uk/
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