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Thank you to all of our lovely followers for supporting us here. Thank you to all the people and communities who have engaged with us over the years π
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π Being more green can reduce your expenses and help save the planet all at once
π‘ Keith spoke to us about the green changes he made, why he used our Green Loan, and what advice he would give to anyone looking to become more environmentally friendly
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π± Making green changes can actually save you money, whilst allowing you to live a more sustainable lifestyle
π Marie told us why she wanted to make a green change, what change she made, and why she chose our Green Loan to achieve her green goals
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πGM credit unions, working with GFI and @SoundPoundGroup, are the first in the UK to offer GHFP-aligned unsecured green loans
πͺWith strong backing from @AndyBurnhamGM, we are building on our Green Loan offering since 2022 to now collaborate with our fellow local credit unions
π€ Local Savings for Local Communities
πββοΈ Jennifer is a long-standing member here with us, who joined to borrow and has since kickstarted her savings habit
π€ Jennifer loves saving to support her local credit union - go Jennifer!
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#Creditunions - the driving force for fair finance in Greater Manchester πͺ
@SoundPoundGroup is our consortium of 14 GM credit unions. Since 2016, we've been collaborating to shout loud about credit unions π’
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Amazing to see our GM #creditunion collaboration, @SoundPoundGroup, being highlighted in @coopnews π
We are delivering huge savings to local people, and will continue to do just that πͺ
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Credit unions are always here for our communities.
By coming together and collaborating we are even stronger in our delivery. π€
But we don't need to tell you this - hear it from the GM Mayor himself π£ @AndyBurnhamGM#soundpoundsoundpound.co.uk/annual-bee-β¦
We are proud to be a member of @SoundPoundGroup of Greater Manchester Credit Unions π
As credit unions, we are pillars of financial strength in our communities πͺ
Together, we are united in serving our membersβ
Read the powerful quote from @AndyBurnhamGM#SoundPound
Last week, the chiefs of @SoundPoundGroup credit unions met with @AndyBurnhamGM
Standing in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln in Angel Square, the meeting is symbolic of the growing strength of Greater Manchester Credit Unionsπ€
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Alina is a member who saves with us directly through her child benefit π
She makes the most of her account here and has smashed her savings goals π―
We hope her story inspires you to kickstart a healthy savings habit π
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π’ South & Central Manchester β your #creditunion is delivering affordable travel for you
π @SoundPoundGroup credit unions are making sure #localpeople can get from A to Bee more affordably
π #SoundPound
π Spread the price of any Annual Bee Network Ticket, covering #BeeNetwork bus tram travel, through us with weekly or monthly repayments at no extra cost. Save at least 10% compared to 7-day or 28-day tickets
π§ Itβs a no-brainer for all you busy bees
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Make your Annual Bee Network Travel work for you ππ³- pay weekly or monthly with a Greater Manchester credit union!
Affordable, flexible, and powered by people π
In partnership with @BeeNetwork π #SoundPound
Learn more & get started today: soundpound.co.uk/annual-bee-β¦
Greater Manchester credit unions are still making history πͺ
As part of @SoundPoundGroup, we are offering our members Annual Tram and Bee Bus travel across Greater Manchester - creating real savings for local people
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You can now get unlimited bus and tram travel from Β£2.75 a day with a new multi-modal annual ticket. ππ
Spread payments monthly or annually β at no extra cost β with your local Credit Union.
Find out more: bit.ly/4kSRTDa