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Salford Credit Union is urging residents to avoid doorstep lenders and loan sharks this Christmas

Salford Credit Union is urging residents in the city to avoid doorstep lenders and loan sharks ready to prey on them this Christmas.We want to help stop people from falling victim to unregulated and illegal lenders, who often take benefit… Read more


How the Christmas holidays may affect your benefits payment dates

The key dates you should know about ahead of the festive season.If you’re relying on your benefits payments to get you through the Christmas period. For more information, contact HMRc or DWP directly.If you’re looking for an easier way to… Read more


We urge borrowers not to get drawn in by slick advertising and catchy jingles when looking for a loan

We’ve launched a campaign to help borrowers escape high cost debt and find a better way to borrow and save.The new campaign #YoureBetterOffWithUs sees us join forces with other credit unions across Greater Manchester this Credit Union Awareness Week (Oct… Read more


Make a brew- and save yourself cash by the time you’ve finished it

We are a nation of tea drinkers – it’s like a religion for us Brits. SCU has brewed up three money-saving tips that will save plenty of pounds in just as much time as it takes to drink a cuppa.So… Read more


The best budget family days out in Salford this Easter

We want you to have a cracking time this Easter, without having to walk on eggshells worrying about how much it is costing for your family to enjoy themselves.So Salford Credit Union has put together half and dozen fun activities… Read more


Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AGM

We had a very successful Annual General Meeting on 15th February. Directors reported on the good progress made and the Accounts were presented.We also heard from Tom Togher, Salford CAB Chief Officer, who gave an inspiring keynote speech about some… Read more


Get away this summer thanks to Salford Credit Union’s savings and loans

Booking a holiday can certainly cure the winter blues – but the credit card bill can leave you with a financial headache.We’re launching a campaign to make sure booking that next holiday results in a smile on your face and… Read more


Salford Credit Union AGM 15th February- celebrating 30 years of Credit Unions in Salford!

We are pleased to invite all our members and supporters to join us for the Annual General Meeting to be held on 15th February from 6 to 8 at Brotherton House, M6 5UX- we hope you saw the date in… Read more


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