We have signed the Money and Pensions Service Savings Charter. Read more here: bedfordcreditunion.org.uk/bedford-cred...

The cost of holiday clubs is now averaging £1076 per child, with a lot of clubs requiring payment upfront, while the childcare element of Universal Credit is paid in arrears. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our Area of Common Bond now covers the whole of Bedfordshire 💜 Visit our website to check your postcode: bedfordcreditunion.org.uk/area-of-comm...

Last week ABCUL joined leaders from across the co-operative and mutuals sector at a reception hosted at No.10 Downing Street to hear more about the Government’s renewed commitment to its manifesto pledge to double the size of the co-operative and mutuals sector. www.abcul.coop/news/abcul-j...

On average, it takes four years for someone to reach out after borrowing from a loan shark. Fear, shame, or not realising it was a loan shark can all be barriers. But support is here—no pressure, no judgement. 📞 0300 555 2222 #StopLoanSharks #HereWhenYoureReady #SupportNotPressure

This week is #MentalHealthWeek and the theme this year is *Community*. And we think there's no better community than the one served by Bedfordshire's Community Bank 💜 Mental Health UK's Mental Health & Money Advice service helps people with financial advice. buff.ly/HklApHt

☀ Kick off the summer with PrizeSaver’s Summer Sizzler super draw with 5 prizes of £1000 💸 This is your chance to win £1000 to help you have a summer to remember – and all you need to do is save! Find out how to take part here: buff.ly/e6EpItm

We spoke to FinTech Futures last month about how we keep up with technology in recent years: www.fintechfutures.com/credit-union...

We have a mini repair cafe this Saturday at @bedfordcreditunion.bsky.social Cost of Living Fair 🛠️ at the Harpur Suite 10am-3pm. As always just turn up and queue!

Thank you to @bbcnewsofficial.bsky.social for covering our Cost of Living Fair- first one is tomorrow (29 March) at the Harpur Suite, Bedford www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's #debtawarenessweek (24-30 March) and StepChange Debt Charity are tackling the stigma of debt and encouraging people to get support and start the conversation about debt. You can get free online advice with StepChange: buff.ly/m7cjlvn Or visit your local Citizen's Advice buff.ly/ooTzke7

We'll be at the Bedford Business Expo Tuesday 18th March to chat with local employers about how our Employer Deduction Scheme can help their workers. Come and say hello if you're attending!

📢 AGM NOTICE 📢 This year the AGM will be held on: 📅 Wednesday 19th March 2025 📍 The Wren Room, St. Mark’s Church and Community Centre, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY 🕢 7.30pm Bedford Credit Union is owned by its members, and all members are entitled to attend our Annual General Meeting

NEWS. Energy Price Cap to rise again 6.4% on 1 April. Here’s my instant briefing on what you should do…

On average, accounts hold around £2,212... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Finances #Money #ChildTrustFund

Did you hear us on BBC 3 Counties Radio this morning, chatting to Andy Collins about free things to do this half term, and our free Cost of Living Fair? If you missed us you can listen again here (we're 1.40 mins in):

We achieved a lot in 2024, and look forward to continuing supporting the Bedfordshire Community with savings and loans in 2025 💜

It's #EnergySaversWeek from 20th-26th January. Visit the link below to find out how you may be able to save energy in your home.

Hunger in the UK isn't a food problem. It's an income problem.

"More than one in three people in the East of England are struggling to keep up with household bills and credit commitments." Bedford Credit Union can help the community to save for those tougher months and provide fair, affordable loans for those who may need them.

About to tackle the January sales to try and find some bargains? Bedford Credit Union are here to help you avoid the pitfalls and make some genuine savings 🛍 https://buff.ly/402UsbU

Have you ever been afraid to tell your friends that you can’t afford something? #Loudbudgeting is all about being honest when you talk about money, which can be especially tricky in the lead up to Christmas🎁 Find out how you can take part and keep your spending in check.

Christmas can also bring stress, worry and financial pressure. Loan sharks recognise this, and it can be a time of year when they take advantage of the most vulnerable by pretending that they are helping out in a time of need. https://buff.ly/4g2xQz6

Christmas doesn’t have to be all about spending money, Bedford Credit Union is here to help this Christmas with five low-cost thrifting and gifting ideas especially for Bedfordshire🎁

It is great to hear the government is bringing #financialexclusion into the spotlight. We have provided banking services for people excluded from mainstream banking for over 25 years and support vulnerable people to build savings and access credit when needed 💜 www.gov.uk/government/n...