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Save Money on Your Energy Bills in 2022

By CLCU Editorial | July 11, 2022

Following the substantial energy price hikes in April, new forecasts predict a further rise of up to 51% this October. This means the price of heating your home and using your everyday appliances is becoming unaffordable for many households. In some cases, switching suppliers is not an option that is likely to reduce bills, so…

How to spot and avoid phone scams

By CLCU Editorial | July 7, 2022

With so many different channels to take advantage of, scammers have become a significant problem across the world. As well as being aware of email, text, and social media message scams, you also must approach unknown callers with caution.   According to Ofcom, in 2021, 45 million people in the UK were targeted with scam…

You’re invited!

By CLCU Editorial | June 15, 2022

We want to invite you to join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 29th at 5:30pm for our Annual General Meeting of members. The meeting should finish no later than 7pm. This is your opportunity to hear about your Credit Union’s activities over the last year and its plans for the future. Although we would…

Vote for us in the Consumer Credit Awards 2022

By CLCU Editorial | May 21, 2022

Central Liverpool Credit Union have been nominated in the Consumer Credit Awards 2022 for ‘Best Credit Union in the North.’   We would love it if our members voted for us here.   Voting is completely free, and every vote is entered into a £1,000 prize draw funded by Smart Monday People   Why should…

Cost-effective ways to help your mental health

By CLCU Editorial | May 12, 2022

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but unfortunately, mental health services can be quite expensive. If you are looking for cost-effective ways to help your mental health, you have come to the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss a few free and cost-effective ways that you can improve your…

How to Combat Loneliness & its Impact on Mental Health

By CLCU Editorial | May 9, 2022

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we wanted to take this opportunity to talk about loneliness and its impact on mental health.   Loneliness is a feeling of isolation, loneliness, or emptiness that can be caused by many factors, including living alone, being single, having few friends, or being shy. loneliness has been…

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How to Enter Our Monthly CLCU Facebook Competition

By CLCU Editorial | April 20, 2022

Have you seen the latest CLCU Facebook competition and wondered how you can get involved and have a chance to win £100?   The competition has been set up to raise awareness about our fantastic new mobile office service, which allows us to bring the benefits of the Central Liverpool Credit Union to more people…

International Women’s Day – Break the Bias

By CLCU Editorial | March 8, 2022

2022’s International Women’s Day theme is ‘Break the bias.’ The tag-line reads “Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.” Central Liverpool Credit Union has been doing that since its inception. Founded by Eileens Halligan, both senior and junior, it has challenged bias just by existing. The third edition of Toxteth Park…

How to Keep Healthy on a Budget

How to Keep Healthy on a Budget

By CLCU Editorial | March 1, 2022

With the price of groceries increasing and most gym memberships being very expensive, it can feel like you are getting priced out of leading a healthy lifestyle. However, there are many ways to keep healthy on a budget, with some forward planning and self-motivation. Here are some ideas for keeping fit and healthy without spending…

Valentines day on budget

How to Do Valentine’s Day on a Budget

By CLCU Editorial | February 8, 2022

They say love costs nothing, but it is difficult to show someone your appreciation without spending a little bit of money. With Valentine’s Day coming up, if you want to show the one you love how special they are to you, here are some ways you can do it without spending a fortune & staying…