Established in July 2002 Companies House Number 154CUS
Stirling Credit Union evolved from the Stirling Council Credit Union which was started in the late 1990’s for the benefit of Stirling Council employees as a simple means to save and borrow at affordable levels.
In 2009, the credit union changed its name to Scotcentral Credit Union when it widened its common bond to become a community credit union to include individuals who either work or live within Stirling District, Clackmannanshire and parts of Lanarkshire.
In 2013, Scotcentral Credit Union changed its name to Stirling Credit Union as part of a re branding. New members in December 2014 sign up free launched on Monday 1st of December in the Municipal Buildings, Council Chambers.
The staff of the University were invited to now save with Stirling Credit Union by payroll deduction. Staff employed by Stirling Council have been able to save like this for number of years.
November 2016, they received funding to employ a Schools Development Worker on a part-time, fixed term contract. Job is to develop schools’ savings clubs in more Stirling schools and help develop financial teaching materials.
The Credit Union have just broken through 1,000 total (adult and junior) members January 2017! A new office was officially opened by Provost Christine Simpson on Thursday 31 August 2017.
Want to find out more?
Visit the Stirling Credit Union website, or get in touch with their team:
Telephone – 01786 437090
Email – info@stirlingcreditunion.co.uk
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