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SCU launches exclusive loan deal to help workers break the cycle of debt – and the chance to win a holiday hamper!

We are delighted to launch an exclusive loan deal to compete with high street lenders and help the city’s employers to support their workers’ financial wellbeing – and have the chance to win a holiday hamper – to beat the… Read more


We are hiring! Do you have the skills and energy to join our busy team?

We are looking to recruit a new Member Services Officer Salford Credit Union is all about helping local people get better off-encouraging regular saving, offering affordable loans and helping grow our local economy.Our new Member Services Officer will be positive,… Read more


Volunteer opportunities to support our Board, Supervisory Committee and volunteers

We are always trying to improve our Credit Union and this includes at Board and Committee level.Our Board of 10 Directors only includes 1 woman at the moment so we have two opportunities for 2 women members to join as… Read more


Salford Credit Union AGM on 14th February- join us this Valentine’s Day!

Join us for our AGM on Valentine’s Day- show your love for your Credit Union!We are inviting all our valued members to join us for our Annual General Meeting for 2017/18, which will take place on Thursday 14th February, 4… Read more


Do you have great attention to detail? Would you like to join our Supervisory Committee?

We are looking for volunteers to join our Supervisory Committee. This is our Internal Audit committee which helps check that the Credit Union is doing the right thing. This is in addition to the paid workthat our Auditors carry out.… Read more


We are looking for more women to help on our Board of Directors- can you help?

At the moment only one of our 10 Directors is a woman so we are offering the opportunity for two women members to join as ‘Ex Officio’ Board members. If you are interested and in particular if you have skills… Read more


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