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A big ‘Credit Union Awareness Week’ thank you!

2017 marked the first ever Greater Manchester Credit Union Awareness Week and the launch of our one stop shop of credit unions in the region- SoundPound.The campaign had a Halloween theme, but a year-long message: urging people looking to borrow… Read more


Don’t get tricked, get treated: win £100 restaurant voucher this Credit Union Awareness Week

This Credit Union Awareness Week, we’re joining forces with credit unions across Greater Manchester to form SoundPound– a network of local and ethical loans and savings providers.Together, we want to make sure you do not get tricked by shiny offers… Read more


New loan deals launched to offer Salford residents best rates yet

We’re delighted to launch our most competitive loan rates to date and to support you to become more financially stable – and move away from taking out expensive credit cards and pay day loans.Chief executive of Salford Credit Union, Sheila… Read more


Quick and easy ways to make your holiday money go further

Summer is around the corner, and we can’t wait to book our next trip. But what if you could make that holiday budget go even further? Here are a few easy ways to squeeze every inch of sunshine out of… Read more


Gin tasting to makers’ markets: Salford’s top 5 events in May

With two bank holiday weekends and the promise of warmer weather, there’s a lot to love about the month of May.And there’s no need to travel beyond Salford to make the most of it: here’s our round-up of the top… Read more


5 Salford days out for under a fiver this Easter

It’s the Easter holidays! That’s a fortnight of fun right there if you have school-age kids. But sometimes family days out can really add up. So pack a picnic and take a look at these five days out for under… Read more


Church of the Ascension, Salford- sadly fire means end of Collection Point

Salford Credit Union were very sad to hear about the fire which started on Sunday night 12th February and caused major damage at the historic and much loved Church of the Ascension in Salford.Unfortunately the fire means the end of… Read more


ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 16TH FEBRUARY 6PM- please come along

Salford Credit Union is holding the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16th February 6-pm at Brotherton House, Salford M6 5UX .In line with our normal agenda, the Board of Directors will present their annual report and the audited accounts. There… Read more


IMPORTANT: Phone times changing- to 10.30 am from 1st December

WE ARE CHANGING THE TIMES WHEN OUR PHONES GET TURNED ON.Many of our phone calls are from members who have wages and benefits paid to us so we will focus on getting these transferred to their bank accounts or debit… Read more


Salford Credit Union Week of Awareness- what a success!

Our first Week of Awareness in October was a great success.We had our Juice Bike out to highlight how together we can all help to ‘Break the Cycle’ of high cost lending. We had support from lots of people, including… Read more