Enterprise Credit Union

All of us at ECU, Bob the AI robot included, would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! We'll be closed over the next few days for the festive period, so have a wonderful time tomorrow. 🥂 - The ECU team 💜

One of the best things about Merseyside is the sense of community. There are so, so many charities and non-profits doing great things. However, this makes choosing our monthly #FriendOfEnterprise community donation winner extremely difficult! 🌍 This year, we asked our members to help. Without them, we wouldn't be able to raise such impressive figures, so it's only right that they have a say in where the funds go. Winners are randomly selected from a list of local groups, and we're always looking to add more. If you also live in the North West or know of a deserving Liverpool-based organisation, then drop their details below! Suggestions will be used throughout 2025.👇 https://lnkd.in/eUj-8UWY

It's the most wonderful time of the year... but it's also one of the most stressful. Especially in the age of social media, there's an expectation of creating a magical, fun-filled festive period like what appears online, which can cause immense financial stress. ❄️ In turn, this financial stress often leads to rushed decisions when it comes to borrowing. The Stop Loan Sharks England team have put together a timely toolkit for credit unions to share, helping us spread the message about avoiding illegal money lenders. They also offer free, expert advice for anyone who's been caught out. This folder contains five useful graphics for your social media channels!👇 https://lnkd.in/eCibk5gM

Operations Officer Liam had the opportunity to travel to San Diego, California last month for an inspiring few days at the Filene Research Institute big.bright.minds conference! 🇺🇸 Some of the biggest, brightest minds from the ethical finance sector came together to converge and share ideas. Liam also visited local credit unions, where he gained further insights to bring back to the team. It's always brilliant to have ECU representation at such influential events, and we can't wait to hear more about the trip! 💭

🎬 Now that Spotify Wrapped has officially been released... we're presenting ECU Wrapped! With 2024 coming to a close, we wanted to look back at some of its stand-out moments. Choosing only ten of these to share wasn't easy - but what better way to wrap up a fantastic 12 months than our very own "2024 ECU Year in Review"?

To thank the 1,600+ members who completed our focus group 1872 Culture Temperature Check survey last month, we launched a Christmas competition - because you're never too old for an Advent calendar! Jeanette and Jodie will be opening extra-special doors today after they each won a luxury calendar filled with beauty products. The survey doesn't take long, but we know how valuable time is. There are lots more fun rewards and events planned for those who give us 10 minutes of their days. 💜

A welcomed dividend announcement, exciting plans for the future; our AGM was packed full of positive updates, but we also waved a sad farewell to two much-loved board members. Ken and Ann have been integral parts of our growth over the past twelve years - this pair really has been with us through thick and thin. All of us at ECU would like to wish them the best of luck as well as a well-deserved rest. 💜

Football is more than just a sport in Liverpool; it's a part of our culture. So it was fantastic to see a local team, the 8 Academy, play their first match in brand-new ECU-sponsored kits last month! ⚽ We're this season's proud sponsors of the U13s - look out for these faces in the future Liverpool Football Club (or if you prefer blue, then Everton Football Club), and here's to many more wins for the boys. 🏆

At the Swaboda North West conference in Manchester, some interesting discussions evolving around cooperative leadership and governance. Well done Nick Money and Paul Anthony Jones PhD for organising another packed out event 👏 here representing Enterprise Credit Union with Daniel Peers

The official recap of our AGM is here! A reflection on another year of growth and positive impact, with almost 1,500 members, partners, and staff joining us to hear all about it. So, as promised, we've put together a blog with just a few of the key quotes and most important highlights for anyone who missed out... 👇 https://lnkd.in/efBqzWM8