What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds Credit Union is warning residents across the region about an increase in high interest doorstep lenders capitalising on COVID-19 uncertainty. The credit union, which has more than 37,000 members, has seen a targeted campaign by these lenders in some of the city’s most deprived areas, with interest rates as
Leeds Credit Union is celebrating after picking up the gong for ‘Lender of the Year’ at the Yorkshire Finance Awards. The coveted award recognises lenders who have contributed to local financial security & business and community growth with innovative loan designs, whilst using technology to deliver a better service to
Leeds Credit Union saved its members more than £1.7 Million in high interest charges during the 2019 Christmas period. The interest that a credit union charges on loans is limited to a maximum 42.6% APR, but is often much lower depending on circumstances. This means that those who took a
Middleton and Belle Isle: help with finances and debt after Christmas. If you’re worried and dreading the bills coming in after the festive season why not pop along to one of the venues in Middleton or Belle Isle, where you can get help and advice with debt, reporting loan sharks
Thanks to the support of local members on the Inner South Community Committee, an event is being held to assist people to manage their finances in the run up to Christmas. The Credit Union Christmas Loans event is being held on Thursday 21 September, between 9.30am and 1.30pm, at Middleton
A new incentive has been launched in Leeds to encourage residents to start saving and make them aware of the dangers of borrowing from illegal money lenders. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) are working in partnership with Leeds Credit Union to raise awareness of the dangers of borrowing