This is an invite-only event. If you would like to be invited please email [email protected] and tell us a bit about yourself.
A credit union is a cooperatively owned savings and credit company. Find out more about how we can use them in Islington.
About this event
The foundation of community wealth building is the mutual sharing and ownership of the means of exchange: money. A credit union is a cooperatively owned savings and credit company.
Mutual and ethical savings
Credit unions offer a range of savings accounts. You can choose to save as little or as much as you can afford.
Affordable loans
Credit unions offer loan products suited to your individual needs and at rates you can easily afford.
Run by you, for you
As a credit union member you are in control of your own finances and have a say in how your financial service provider is run.
Putting you first
Credit unions serve you ‘the member’ by listening to your needs and developing the products and services that you want.
The case for an Islington Credit Union
There may be a business case for the establishment of a credit union for staff and service users at Islington borough council
What to expect:
- Introductions and networking
- Overview of Cooperate Islington and why a credit union could help people living and working in Islington
- Exploration of issues and requirements to start a credit union
- Exploration of opportunities and challenges
- Next steps in Islington
