We’re looking forward to welcoming members to this year’s Annual General Meeting, held online at 7pm on Thursday 12 March.

The AGM is a great opportunity to hear directly from our Directors and staff team, ask questions, and learn more about what’s been happening at Great Western Credit Union. We’ll be sharing updates on our growth plans, as well as how the changing economic climate and ongoing cost‑of‑living pressures have continued to impact our members.

As part of the meeting, members will also be asked to vote for volunteer Directors who help guide and oversee the work of GWCU. 

Elections

Standing for election or re‑election:

Denis Lindsay (Chair) is standing for re-election to the Board for his third term. Denis is currently Chair of Board and a member of the Audit Committee and the People Committee. Denis brings over two decades of board-level leadership across social enterprise, ethical finance, and cultural initiatives—combined with deep consulting experience in global transformation programmes for multinational corporations. His NED portfolio reflects a commitment to purpose-driven governance and societal equity.

Graham Snow is a Bristol-based banking and technology leader with 25 years’ experience in financial services, currently at Triodos Bank UK leading technology, data, cyber, AI and transformation to deliver positive environmental and societal impact. His connection to credit unions is deeply personal, growing up with grandparents who relied on Christmas saving schemes shaped his belief that finance should work for people, not the other way around. He brings systems thinking and innovation, including the responsible use of AI, to support Great Western Credit Union’s financial inclusion mission. 

Stepping down:

Lewis Ryden

Simon Taylor

We would like to thank Lewis and Simon for their valuable contributions during their time on the board. 

How to join the meeting

To attend the AGM, please complete this form to register your interest. An email address is required so we can send your joining link.

We’ll share the meeting details the day before the AGM with everyone who has signed up.

If you’d like to ask a question during the meeting, please make sure to email your question by 9 March so we can include it in the session.

You can read the full agenda and additional documents here. The AGM Minutes and Accounts that will be presented at the meeting are also available within the agenda pack.

If you experience any issues with the form, have trouble accessing the documents, or need a bit of extra help, please email us- we’re always happy to help.