Credit Union News

Volunteers are the lifeblood of H&F Credit Union (HFCU). From the ground level to the boardroom, volunteers play a crucial role in providing the support, experience and enthusiasm to run our successful Credit Union.

We support 3 distinct opportunities for volunteering needed to meet the needs of our busy and fast  growing credit union.

Board Directors
Potential nominee members are elected from and by you, its membership. This role requires members with the relevant experience and skills to ensure continuity and stability in HFCU’s governance.

HFCU Operations
Why not help us operate our branch in Fulham and satellite sites. There are various roles ranging from administrators, cashiers, supporting membership and junior savers co-ordination.  If you want to gain experience of working in the Financial Services Sector that could help springboard your career or if it is simply to meet new people in your community then this could be what you are looking for.

Outreach Champions
In order to grow HFCU’s membership we need you to help champion the Credit Union both within your community and your workplace.  HFCU Champions actively promote the benefits of the credit union, provide accurate information on what we do and encourage new members to join

Do I need experience?
HFCU offers training for all volunteering opportunities.  We will ensure that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and access to resources to ensure that you fulfil your potential as an HFCU ambassador. 
 

How do I get involved?

Email us -  info@hfcu.co.uk

Drop into our Branch, 274 North End Road, Fulham

Call Cheryl Gale (Branch Manager) on 0207 471 2620

ISA’s (Instant Savings Account) coming soon to HFCU.  Members will be able to save up to £5,100 through a cash ISA and won’t have to pay any further tax on the income they receive within the ISA.

Whatever you save for, save with us!

Savings Gateway coming soon to HFCU.  Savings Gateway is the new savings account for people of working age on low incomes and aims to help kick-start an incentivised savings habit matching 50p for every £1 saved.

Whatever you save for, save with us!

Child Trust Funds coming soon to HFCU.  The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment account for children the government has introduced to:

1. Ensure your child has savings at the age of 18

2. Help your child get into the habit and teach your child about the benefits of saving

3. Help your child understand finances.

Another great reason to join HFCU!

Family Protection Plus Plan coming soon to HFCU. This plan provides a low-cost means of protecting yourself and your family from the financial burden associated with bereavement.

	HFCU offers safe, fast, affordable cash loans.  Check out the loans calculator and find out how much you could save.  Look out for our new flyers and posters popping up across the borough.    More than just money

Look out for the fantastic new advertising campaign popping up across the borough.  Not only do we offer competitive rates on your savings, if you join now you will be entered into our quarterly prize draw to win a portable music player.  Whatever you save for, save with us.

Following another successful year of membership growth, HFCU will be paying a 1.5% Savers Bonus on your savings held between October 2008 and September 2009.  Funds will be paid directly into your account or you will be sent a cheque in May.

The Board of Directors expect to improve on this amount next year, showing that saving with the Credit Union can be profitable as well as ethical.

Another great reason to save with HFCU!

H&F Credit Union has extending its opening hours to ensure that our customers can access more of our services more of the time.

H&F Credit Union, is now open on Saturdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

H&F Credit Union featured on BBC Breakfast News highlighting the benefits of credit union membership. Click here to see the clip