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A Matter of Life and Debt – BBC One
In case you missed it - A Matter of Life and Debt is a BBC documentary series about credit unions and other responsible lenders across the UK, telling the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by an ethical loan. The series is on after The One Show, BBC...
Work not Worry – financial wellbeing for employees
the national campaign promoting credit union services to employers starts this week. #worknotworry AdvanceCU offers a financial wellbeing package for employees - a simple but very effective way for employees to access affordable and ethical finance and easily...
Bank Holiday Monday 28th May
Credit Union will be CLOSED on Monday 28th May due to the bank holiday. We will be open as usual on Tuesday 29th May.
Ill Gotten Gains on BBC iPlayer
New BBC programme highlights the work of the Illegal Money Lending Team in Birmingham. See what happens when unscrupulous and unregistered illegal lenders (loan sharks) get caught. Available on BBC iPlayer You can now report a loan shark online...
Time for some spring cleaning!
The sun has been shining, the daffodils have bloomed and we're getting loads of holiday loan applications. Spring must have arrived. A few extra pounds in your pocket could really help - Check out 8 tips to spring clean your money. ...
Engage Account problem fixed – update 4th May
The recent issues concerning Engage Accounts sort code have now been successfully resolved. Members with an Engage Account are again able to transfer money in and out of their accounts from external bank accounts. Members receiving benefits or other deposits directly...
Engage Account problem – update 3rd May
The issues notified yesterday concerning Engage Accounts are still ongoing. Engage are working hard to resolve this as a matter of urgency. This only affects Members with an Engage Account with sort code 62-30-53. It is currently not possible to transfer money...
Banking Issues 30/04/18
We regret to inform our members that some of you may experience a delay in receiving share withdrawals and loans requested/signed for today, due to a problem with our internet banking. The latest funds will show is 6pm tomorrow evening, Tuesday 1st May 2018. We...
1% dividend Paid
This year's dividend has now been credited to Members' credit union savings. 1% - that's a better return than most high street banks!
Solihull Council Staff Seminar 22nd March 2018
Advance Credit Union has partnered with Solihull Borough Council to bring Wellbeing seminars to employees of the council, SCH and contractors. Thursday 22nd March we will be at The Loft, Chelmsley Wood looking at Financial Wellbeing, debt and money management....