Archived news from 2024

Want to improve your credit score? Here’s how.

Learn what your credit score is and how you can improve it through responsible borrowing.

Stop loan sharks- what you need to know and how you can help

Here is how you can spot a loan shark, and what you can do to help stop illegal lending.

GWCU recognised nationally as finalists in the UK Social Enterprise Awards

Great Western Credit Union is a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one o…

GWCU partners with Smart Money People

Great Western Credit Union has built on its commitment to achieving great customer outcomes by partn…

Help is available to save money for those with multiple debts from GWCU

GWCU launches consolidation lending for members with multiple debts.

Could debt consolidation help you cope with the rising cost of living?

We explain what debt consolidation is and how a consolidation loan can help when your finances are o…

GWCU named a Living Pension Employer- first credit union the country

Great Western Credit Union has been accredited by the Living Wage Foundation as a Living Pension Emp…

Great Western Credit Union celebrates 25th birthday

We are celebrating our 25th birthday this week. To mark the significant date, we look back at our gr…

Office closure on 19 July for staff training

Friday, 19 July 2024

New Employer Partner: Carbase joins GWCU’s Money@Work scheme

We very pleased to announce a new Employer Partner with Great Western Credit Union’s Money@Work sche…

Financial management for the financially vulnerable

Following these helpful steps could set you on the right path to better financial management skills,…

Financial management for people living alone

Many people who live alone are left to deal with all household expenses without the support of a sec…

Financial management for single-parent households

These are our tips for maximising income, minimising unnecessary expenses, and making informed decis…

Financial management for people at risk of financial exclusion

We’re taking a deeper look into tailored strategies for diverse households, particularly those most …

Empowering South West Communities: Our financial partnership

Managing finances in the South West can be daunting, especially in these tough economic times, but y…

Celebrate Pride Month on a budget: free and affordable events in your area

Take part in Pride Month this year with some events happening your area.

How credit unions are evolving in a changing market

In this piece, we explore the recent growth of credit unions and how they have evolved in an ever-ch…

Office closure on 15 May for staff training

Wednesday, 15 May

When are Bank Rates expected to fall?

With an announcement expected from the Bank of England on Thursday 9th May, we share our predictions…

2024 May bank holiday opening times

With the upcoming bank holidays in May, here is an update on GWCU’s operating hours over the bank ho…

5 tips keeping your summer holiday affordable

Read our tips and tricks that can help you keep your summer holiday affordable without sacrificing t…

We are recruiting a Finance Manager

We are looking for the right person to support the Head of Finance as the Finance Manager.

GWCU and UoB share success following the Family Saver pilot

We partnered with University of Bristol to pilot the Family Saver. Here is what we learned.

GWCU announces new 5% AER/gross Fixed Rate Saver

Fixed Rate Saver is available to both new savers and current members, including those on Money@Work.

Introducing the Business Saver Account

The account is for businesses that are looking to earn monthly interest on surplus funds whilst help…

Great Western Credit Union AGM highlights (2022/23)

GWCU has celebrated another year of success at their latest Annual General Meeting (AGM). 

Vote for us in the 2024 Consumer Credit Awards  

Consumer Credit Awards! Vote for us and you could win £1,000. 

Easter 2024 timings

The opening times for GWCU during Easter and how you can reach us.

What we learned from the 2024 Spring Budget

On Wednesday 6th March 2024, Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the UK Government’s…

GWCU Annual General Meeting 2022/23

Tuesday 19th March, 6pm

It’s a Leap Year – What will you do with the extra day?

Half-term survival guide 2024

The perfect guide to activities and deals to help you survive half-term.

How to become financially savvy

Join us as we uncover the secrets of becoming financially savvy, looking at how you could be spendin…

Office closure on 24 January for staff training

Wednesday, 24 January

GWCU relaunches high-interest ethical Cash ISA

GWCU has relaunched its competitive high-interest Cash ISA, with a competitive rate of 3.5%.

Supporting your financial wellbeing in 2024

In this article, we aim to highlight some ways that you can take control of your financial wellbeing…