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ABCUL Scotland

@ABCULScotland

ABCUL - the Association of British Credit Unions Limited - is the main trade association for credit unions in Scotland.

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Over 7% of Scotland's population are members of a credit union with over £650m in savings. We're calling on Members elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021 to support Credit Unions in Scotland. @scotgp @ScottishLabour @scotlibdems @ScotTories @theSNP abcul.coop/about-us/abcul-sc…
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Scotland’s 90 credit unions have a combined membership of more than 370,000 including more than 50,000 junior savers & a major economic importance to Scotland. Find your local credit union today #TalkMoney @MoneyPensionsUK
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Great to take part in this event @ScotCoopParty!
Scottish Co-op Party (@ScotCoopParty) profile pictureScottish Co-op Party@ScotCoopParty12 Oct 2020
Replying to @ScotCoopParty
At 1pm the speakers on our Common Decency panel at #CoopOnline20 are Karen Hurst from @ABCULScotland Cllr Kirsteen Sullivan @kittysull1 & Peter Kelly from Poverty Alliance @PK_PovAlliance and the chair is @kate_dearden from @CommunityUnion 2/4 party.coop/conference20/prog…
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The fact that Insolvency Practitioners are now fully outsourcing their responsibilities in relation to IVAs shows that the current system of regulation is not adequate @insolvencygovuk @LordCallanan
Debt Camel (@DebtCamel) profile pictureDebt Camel@DebtCamel6 Sep 2020
new post - Big changes in the IVA market - 25,000 Aperture IVAs sold to Jarvis, Vanguard outsources its administration to Mauritius. debtcamel.co.uk/major-change…
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We also look forward to working with @CarnegieUKTrust to increase access to affordable credit.
Niall Alexander (@niall9a) profile pictureNiall Alexander@niall9a1 Sep 2020
Replying to @scotgov
@scotgov #PFG says “Accessible & affordable credit is often key to managing money, partic. for those on low incomes. We will work w/ Carnegie UK Trust and the Affordable Credit Action Group to promote affordable credit, as one way for people to reduce unaffordable debt & arrears”
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We welcome yesterday’s Programme for Government confirmation of a Credit Union Strategy by the end of this Parliamentary term - we look forward to working with the @scotgov on this.
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Thanks to @AConstanceSNP and @claudiabeamish and everyone who took part in today’s first ever virtual meeting of the Cross Party Group on Credit Unions 👍
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Over the past weeks credit unions have come together like never before to help their members during these tough times: response.gv-c.com/Mail/Click…
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Positive meeting of some of our Scottish Forum this afternoon - lots of sharing of ideas, updates from governments and regulators, and the odd special guest pet appearance.. 🦩
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We’re extremely sad to hear that Janice Graham has passed away following a diagnosis of coronavirus. As well being an NHS worker, Janice was a committed board member of Tail O The Bank Credit Union. Our deepest sympathies go to her family, friends, and all at @totbcreditunion
BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) profile pictureBBC Scotland News
@BBCScotlandNews9 Apr 2020
"Her bright and engaging personality and razor sharp wit will be sorely missed." bbc.in/39WWqPh
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.@scotgov Credit Union Investment Fund is now open! 👇
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Second all member Covid-19 ‘meeting’ today - 88 credit union representatives hearing the latest updates from ABCUL and sharing their experiences with each other.
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Some of the ABCUL team enjoying lunch together today!
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We’ll still be able to take emails and calls - you can emails us at abculscotland@abcul.org, or call on 07538846211. Credit unions can also contact members@abcul.org, as usual.
All Together Money - The credit union movement (@AllTogetherCU) profile pictureAll Together Money - The credit union movement@AllTogetherCU17 Mar 2020
In light of the latest Government advice around tackling the spread of the COVID-19, we have made the decision to close the ABCUL office from today & move to a remote working solution/remote member service delivery until at least Friday 3 April 2020. Full details on our website.
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Drumchapel Credit Union receives award marking their 50 year anniversary at @ABCULCUs conference this evening! 🎉
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👇 This is terrific news for credit unions in Scotland. We’ll be working with the Government to ensure the act reflects the interests of our growing movement.
All Together Money - The credit union movement (@AllTogetherCU) profile pictureAll Together Money - The credit union movement@AllTogetherCU11 Mar 2020
We’re delighted to see the reform of the Credit Unions Act announced in the 2020 Budget! This will allow credit unions to offer fair and affordable financial services to more people than ever before. #creditunions
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Visiting the @scotgov today to discuss plans to review all debt solutions - we’ve been calling for this for some time, and we’re pleased this is moving forward.
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Looking forward to welcoming @JohnGlenUK to our conference next month, and to continuing to work with him to support the credit union sector.
Rt Hon John Glen MP (@JohnGlenUK) profile pictureRt Hon John Glen MP
@JohnGlenUK13 Feb 2020
Delighted to be reappointed Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister. It's an important year ahead for financial services and it's a privilege to continue serving in the government. (1/2)
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New blog post: Are beginning to see change in insolvency? abcul.coop/blogs/karen-hurst…
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Karen Hurst, of ABCUL, has given evidence on behalf of the credit union sector to the ⁦@SP_Economy⁩ this morning, discussing Protected Trust Deeds - you can watch this here: scottishparliament.tv/meetin…
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