Financial services provider Leeds Credit Union has partnered with financial technology specialists FinTech North, forming a collaboration that reflects the companies’ shared commitment to promoting financial inclusion and supporting purpose-driven FinTech in the region.
Leeds Credit Union is a member-owned financial organisation providing simple savings products and affordable loans to the financially excluded and vulnerable, predominantly in Leeds and Wakefield, and also to anyone nationally who is employed by one of over 45 payroll partners or is a tenant of one of their housing association partners.
It provides these products to its members and community as part of its commitment to tackling financial inclusion, ensuring that everyone – regardless of income, background, or circumstances – has access to affordable, useful, and appropriate financial products and services that meet their needs and help them participate fully in the economy.
Leeds Credit Union also offers financial information, help and guidance with the aim of developing people’s financial understanding and helping them to build financial resilience. With more than 27,000 members, Leeds Credit Union delivers its service online, via a mobile app, on the phone or through a network of branches and community-based drop-in centres.
FinTech North is passionate about supporting and connecting the FinTech and wider financial services sectors across northern England and is proud to represent a region where purpose-driven innovation is a real priority.
As part of the partnership, Leeds Credit Union will play a prominent role in shaping the agenda for FinTech North’s Leeds Conference 2026, with financial inclusion expected to be a key theme. Together, the organisations will explore how technology, community and collaboration can create a fairer, more accessible financial ecosystem.
Joe Roche, General Manager at FinTech North said:
“We’re really excited to partner with Leeds Credit Union – an organisation that shares our belief in FinTech as a force for good. Financial inclusion is all about inclusivity, a core value of ours, and ensuring no one is left behind, and that’s something our community cares deeply about. Purpose-driven FinTech is particularly strong here in the North, and we know our community will find real value in the insights and examples we’ll share through this collaboration. We’re delighted to be working with an organisation that’s making such a positive difference.”
James A. Brown, CEO, Leeds Credit Union added:
“By joining forces with FinTech North, Leeds Credit Union is combining innovation with purpose – ensuring that technology serves people and communities first. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to share ideas, collaborate with like-minded organisations, and develop new ways to support financial wellbeing and inclusion across the region.”
This post is based on a press release issued on behalf of Leeds Credit Union
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