Building Brighter Futures
with Credit Union Foundation
Our Mission
The Credit Union Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities, advancing education, and making strategic investments. Our mission is to strengthen credit unions and promote their role in providing financial services to diverse communities across the UK.
Community
We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community through our support for credit unions, enabling them to serve as cornerstones of local financial health.
Education
Our foundation prioritises education, offering resources and training to credit union staff and volunteers, enhancing their ability to serve members effectively.
Investments
Strategic investments in credit unions help us achieve our mission, ensuring their resilience and capacity to serve more members.
Our Mission
The Credit Union Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities, advancing education, and making strategic investments. Our mission is to strengthen credit unions and promote their role in providing financial services to diverse communities across the UK.
Community
We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community through our support for credit unions, enabling them to serve as cornerstones of local financial health.
Education
Our foundation prioritises education, offering resources and training to credit union staff and volunteers, enhancing their ability to serve members effectively.
Investments
Strategic investments in credit unions help us achieve our mission, ensuring their resilience and capacity to serve more members.
About Us
Discover more about our dedication to strengthening the UK’s credit union movement. Our efforts focus on community development, educational initiatives, and strategic investments, all aimed at supporting the growth and sustainability of credit unions.
Upcoming Initiatives
Stay informed about our upcoming initiatives designed to further empower credit unions and their communities.
CU Futures
CU Futures is a dynamic initiative focused on nurturing the next generation of credit union leaders. Through targeted education and development programs, we are investing in the future of the credit union movement.
Read MoreDEEU
The DE Europe Programme aims to enhance credit union operations across Europe. This initiative focuses on providing extensive training and resources, fostering cross-border collaboration and innovation within the credit union sector.
Read MoreSave & Sound
Save and Sound is a heritage project by the Credit Union Foundation, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to preserve the early history of credit unions in Britain through oral history interviews, a new website, events, courses, podcasts, and a toolkit to replicate the work in other regions.
Read MoreOur Graduates
Hear from our graduates about the blend of leadership training and practical experience they received in our program.
Chris Kerrigan
Marketing Manager,
Serve and Protect Credit Union
Jon Sykes
Business Development Officer,
Serve and Protect Credit Union
Mark Brazendale
(DEEU,CeMAP) Chief Executive Officer,
Salford Credit Union
Case Studies
Explore our case studies to see the real-world impact of our work:
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Read MoreWhat Our Members Say
Hear from our members about the difference Credit Union Foundation has made in their lives and communities.
Get in Touch
Connect with us to learn more about our work or how you can get involved. Our team is eager to engage with individuals and organisations committed to the credit union cause.
Contact Info
Have questions or need more information? Our friendly team is here to help. Reach out to us via email or call us directly. Stay connected with the latest updates by visiting our website. We’re committed to supporting your journey with the Credit Union Foundation.
Holyoake House, Hanover Street,
Manchester M60 0AS