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British credit unions continue growth, Bank of England figures show

Analysts say the data reflects a need for affordable finance alternatives as the cost-of-living crisis continues…

Midlands credit union Fairshare celebrates 30th anniversary

The credit union has significantly expanded its common bond and has served 10,000 members over three…

West Lothian Council looks to support credit unions as bank branches close

Measures could include council information sites and the introduction of a credit union development officer

Nominations open for Woccu 2025 Digital Growth Award

This year is also the culmination of Woccu's Challenge 2025 goal to digitalise the global credit…

Deadline looms for women’s and youth scholarships at Woccu

The application deadline for both programmes is 31 January

London Community Credit Union goes into administration

Formed in 2010 as part of an anti-poverty drive by the local authority, the credit union…

Global credit union body appoints new lead for international advocacy

The World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu) has appointed Paul Andrews as its new vice president…

Clockwise Credit Union recognised for its fight against loan sharks

The Leicester-based ethical lender is now an official accredited partner of the England Illegal Money Lending…

Ukraine’s credit unions benefit from regulatory updates

The changes, which follow advocacy work from global sector body Woccu, increase lending potential for the…

Woccu fund hands another $1.5m to Ukraine’s small business sector

The USAID/Woccu Liquidity Fund has distributed $4.36m in the country since 2021

Tributes paid to Uel Adair, leading light of Derry credit unions

The former president of the Irish League of Credit Unions and of Derry-based Waterside Credit Union…

Californian credit unions forced to close as wildfires rage across LA

Credit unions and co-ops in the area are also offering assistance to those affected