We’re a finalist in the affordable credit challenge
Central Liverpool Credit Union is one of six organisations to have won the first round of the Affordable Credit Challenge. The Affordable Credit Challenge award enables the credit union to build software that will help members make a successful loan application. Currently when a member is turned down for a loan, we can’t tell them…
Read MoreCredit Union Prize Saver – an opportunity to win £5,000 every month
Central Liverpool Credit Union has launched a Credit Union Prize Saver Account. The Credit Union Prize Saver is the savings account with monthly prizes. We’ve long been aware of the contrast where people on limited incomes buy lottery tickets but don’t manage to save for future needs. Despite the chances of winning the lottery being…
Read MoreFree training courses
The Women’s Organisation is the largest developer and deliverer of training and support for women in the UK. They offer FREE personal development courses. Change it: Progress to Success Looking to boost your confidence and overcome barriers for a positive future? ‘Change it: Progress to Success’ is helping Liverpool women build their confidence and make…
Read MorePrize Linked Savings Accounts – coming soon!
In 2018 the Government announced it would be piloting a Prize-Linked Savings Scheme for credit unions. Central Liverpool Credit Union is delighted to announce that it will be one of 15 credit unions piloting this initiative. We’ve long been aware of the contrast where people on limited incomes buy lottery tickets but don’t manage to…
Read MoreAnnual General Meeting
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE 2019 AT 5.30PM If the weather is nice the Annual General Meeting will be held in our garden. If not we’ll hold in in the foyer at Head Office, 141 Park Street, Liverpool L8 6QF. All our members are invited to the AGM of Central Liverpool Credit…
Read MoreA big thank you to our volunteers
Central Liverpool Credit Union wouldn’t function if it wasn’t for our hard-working volunteers. In fact, the Credit Union wouldn’t have got off the ground at all without unpaid help. Our founders spent hundreds – if not thousands – of hours planning, training, applying and setting up Central Liverpool Credit Union. Today our volunteers help us…
Read MoreAn introduction to credit scoring
A credit score is a three-digit number that can determine whether a loan application is accepted. Borrowers with lower credit scores are often charged higher rates of interest. Of course, we don’t do that at Central Liverpool Credit Union. We prefer to see our members as human beings, not numbers. We obtain credit scores, but…
Read MoreA guide to alternative funerals
Following our recent guide to alternative weddings, here’s an overview of alternative funerals ideas. Green and Eco-Friendly Funerals There are lots of alternatives to choose from, including woodland burials, cardboard, wicker, pandanus, willow, banana leaf or bamboo coffins. Other options include tree pods, burial at sea or in your garden. However, there are strict rules…
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