News & Articles

Stay informed with our latest articles and news updates.

News & Articles

Stay informed with our latest articles and news updates.

  • Bedford Credit Union becomes Bedfordshire Credit Union

    Bedford Credit Union becomes Bedfordshire Credit Union

    Bedford Credit Union is excited to announce its transition to become Bedfordshire Credit Union is complete.  

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  • BCU seeking new volunteers

    BCU seeking new volunteers

    We’re on the hunt for new office volunteers to join our friendly team at Bedfordshire Credit Union.

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  • Guest Blog post: Stop Loan Sharks support is always on your terms

    Guest Blog post: Stop Loan Sharks support is always on your terms

    Being in debt to a loan shark is more than just a financial burden – it can be a terrifying, isolating, and emotionally draining experience. For many, it feels like being trapped in a nightmare with no way out.

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  • BCU on ITV Anglia

    BCU on ITV Anglia

    New reforms in the Credit Union Sector have been introduced and ITV Anglia spoke to Community Engagement Officer Katrina about how credit unions help people in Bedfordshire.

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  • Vote for BCU in the Consumer Credit Awards 2026

    Vote for BCU in the Consumer Credit Awards 2026

    The Consumer credit awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK’s most comprehensive financial services review site. This unique platform helps empower consumers to make more informed choices while enabling better business decisions for financial services companies.

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  • The Great Big BCU Easter Egg Hunt!

    The Great Big BCU Easter Egg Hunt!

    Welcome to The Great Big BCU Easter Egg Hunt! Between 23rd – 27th March, we’ll be hiding a new Easter Egg (like the ones shown in the basket image) each day from 9am, somewhere on our website. When you find it, click on the egg to enter a draw to win a Cadbury Easter Hamper worth £50!

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  • BCU Impact Report 2025

    BCU Impact Report 2025

    We are pleased to report on our Impact within the Bedfordshire Community.

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  • Spring clean your finances

    Spring clean your finances

    With the Christmas season over and Summer just around the corner, Spring is a great time to take a look at your finances and make some adjustments to help you save money. Bedford Credit Union are here with some tips to help you get started.

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  • Buy Nothing New Month 2026

    Buy Nothing New Month 2026

    This January, Keep Britain Tidy are inviting you to make a New Year’s resolution that will truly stick by taking part in Buy Nothing New Month (1st-31st January, 2026). The challenge is simple. For the month of January, make a commitment to buy nothing new, other than essentials like food and medicines.

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  • Five great ideas for gifting on a budget this Christmas from Bedford Credit Union

    Five great ideas for gifting on a budget this Christmas from Bedford Credit Union

    Christmas doesn’t have to be all about spending money, Bedford Credit Union is here to help this Christmas with five low-cost thrifting and gifting ideas especially for Bedfordshire.

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