Established in 1993 Companies House Number 81CUS
Established in September 1993 as Barrhead Credit Union but eleven months later in 1994 as East Renfrewshire Credit Union.
They rebranded as Pioneer Mutual in 2016 and expanded its common bond to serve anyone who lives or works in a G, PA or ML postcode.
This extension provided the credit union’s potential membership well beyond East Renfrewshire to also serve people across Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Dunbartonshire and Lanarkshire.
Pioneer Mutual Credit Union have signed the Women in Finance Charter: A pledge for gender balance across financial services and pledge to retain 50% of women in senior management positions.
In 2017, the credit union is to be a finalist in the East Renfrewshire Business Awards Community Impact category. It is a great recognition of the important role credit unions play within communities and the vital financial services provided.
The credit union has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself as a vital service for more than 3,500 members in the local community
November 2019 Beth Welsh of Pioneer Mutual Credit Union received the inaugural Minerva Award – For the Empowerment of Girls and Women, at the ninth annual Edward Filene Credit Union Awards for Performance Excellence.
Want to find out more?
Visit the Pioneer Mutual Credit Union, or get in touch with their team:
Telephone – 0141 881 1353
Email – hello@pioneercu.coop
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