Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Now there’s an easier way to find your local credit union

by Ethos public relations

Those searching for affordable loans and a safe home for their savings need look no further than a brand new website from ABCUL – the Association of British Credit Unions. www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk is an easy way for people to find their local credit union.

Around 80% of people in England, Scotland and Wales can join a credit union because of where they live, work or the organisations they’re members of, and this is growing all the time. Now there’s one place where they can find out about the credit unions they can use.

“Whether you want to save or borrow, chances are there’s a credit union near you,” explains Mark Lyonette, Chief Executive of ABCUL. “Now, for the first time, all of the 450 plus credit unions in Britain will be able to add their details to one website, making it easier to find a credit union – wherever you live or work.”

Credit unions are independent financial co-operatives, owned and controlled by their members and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Almost one million people use a credit union in Britain.

Visitors to the new website can search for a credit union using their postcode, their employer’s name or details of any associations they belong to – such as trade unions or religious groups.

ABCUL is also relaunching its own website – www.abcul.coop – at the same time, with lots more news and information about credit unions.

Key to driving towards a successful launch was the design and development expertise of ABCUL’s newly chosen web supplier, netXtra. As specialists in the development of websites for membership and not-for-profit organisations, netXtra’s knowledge, experience and ongoing advice has been fundamental in getting both sites developed and launched on time and to the high standards expected by our members.

Posted at 29^th November 2010