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Originally Posted by wagstaffe
I have not had any dealings with a local credit union. Although there is legislation to loosen the bond on the terms and size of unions, we currently have less than 300 in this country, hardly a threat to the main stream banks.
It is the ethos of being local and beneficiary to members unlike the banks that is attractive and should be encouraged.
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Well before you say to widen the scope about credit unions ... can i make the suggestion that you contact the local credit union .. HHH Credit Union who's office is on Greenfield Street in Haslingden their telephone number is 01706 215082. The person to contact would be Bill Greenwood or Dawn Vear. Bill Greenwood is the person who was the main person who set up the credit union in Haslingden and Helmshore in the early 90's. He will be able to tell you all about credit unions their ethos and how hard it is to set a credit union up, how hard it is to get volunteers. Haslingden and Helmshore Credit Union expanded into Hyndburn about 3/4 years ago. I was a volunteer with the credit union for 8 years .. and served as a collector, cashier and a member of the credit committee.