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ABCUL - the Association of British Credit Unions Limited - is the main trade association for credit unions in Scotland.

Scotland
Joined February 2016
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Do you want to speak at the 2022 World Credit Union Conference in Glasgow, Scotland? We're co-hosting this year's event with @WOCCU and submissions to speak at the event are open for two more days! Submit your interest before 18 February👇👇👇 wcuc.org/program/speaker_rfp
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On behalf of everyone at ABCUL, we would like to wish you the best for 2022. As another year has passed in the credit union sector, we can reflect on what was a positive 2021, for credit unions across the country and ABCUL. We've picked out some of our highlights below 👇👇👇
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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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Find out more about the Stop Loan Sharks Scotland Charter Mark on our website ➡️ stopillegallending.co.uk/cha… @ABCULCUs have now joined @GrampianREC, @ScotcashCIC, @StepChange and @WheatleyHousing in pledging to work in partnership with us to tackle illegal money lending.
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Save the date! Next year we will co-host with @WOCCU the 2022 World Credit Union Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, July 17-20. To learn more, visit wcuc.org/glasgow. Watch below to see everything the event has to offer! #creditunions #wcuc2022 youtu.be/nXTFjJaiuo8
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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/
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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…
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Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. We’re supporting the campaign to celebrate nature in daily life. #ConnectWithNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek @mentalhealth
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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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Tail O' The Bank Credit Union Commended for Community Support Throughout Pandemic via @ABCULCUs buff.ly/3x71cGw
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Over 7% of Scotland's population are members of a credit union with over £650m in savings. We're calling on Members elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021 to support Credit Unions in Scotland. @scotgp @ScottishLabour @scotlibdems @ScotTories @theSNP abcul.coop/about-us/abcul-sc…
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This will help people manage their money better, as we recover from the financial impacts of #coronavirus
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We’ve launched the new £15 million Scottish Community Lenders Fund to support affordable lending services. It will support organisations which offer financial help to those who cannot always access services from high street banks. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/LendersFund
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ABCUL Scotland retweeted
Glasgow City Council launches fund for #coops and social enterprises @CooperativesUK bit.ly/3rD7eLD
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We are delighted to announce our first ever online conference will take place on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 March on a virtual conference platform. abcul.coop/blogs/cunews1/202…
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Scotland’s 90 credit unions have a combined membership of more than 370,000 including more than 50,000 junior savers & a major economic importance to Scotland. Find your local credit union today #TalkMoney @MoneyPensionsUK
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#TalkMoney Week 2020 helps encourage people to open conversations about money and raise awareness of financial wellbeing. There are over 2 million people in the UK saving with a credit union . Find yours today – findyourcreditunion.co.uk/
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Love being able to join this year’s @InclusivCDCUs Conference. Although we can’t make the trip in person, it’s great to learn from leaders in the movement from the comfort of home working! #CDCUcon2020🌎 💻
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Thomas McVay examines the role that financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve okt.to/fTw3Zz