School’s out for the summer…
Posted on Jul 18, 2023Okay, so now what? Are you wondering how to get through the next few weeks of the school holidays? We’d love to hear from you and share events and ideas with other members. We will be sharing summer activity ideas on our Facebook page so please follow us and share any great ideas to the […]
Read more >Proposed “Cost of living Crisis” Fair – Telford and Wrekin Community
Posted on Mar 16, 2023As the person responsible for Business Development at FAIRshare, alongside driving new membership, in my new role I wanted to have a very real impact on the local community, to demonstrate that, as a not for profit organisation that is owned by and operated for the local populous, we care about Telford and its residents. […]
Read more >FAIRshare Award for Awareness Campaign
Posted on Feb 27, 2023Stop Loan Sharks Partner Recognition Status FAIRshare is delighted to have been awarded the Stop Loan Sharks Partner Recognition status. Stop Loan Sharks England (SLSE) highlighted to us the very real danger of unscrupulous money lenders within communities. We wanted to learn more and how to best support and educate local people with safe and […]
Read more >FAIRshare AGM
Posted on Feb 16, 2023Wednesday 8th March at 1pm, Meeting Point House, Southwater, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4HS All FAIRshare members are warmly invited to join us at our Annual General Meeting. As a valued FAIRshare member, we’d love you to have your say. The Chairman will give an update on how FAIRshare has fulfilled its objectives for the […]
Read more >Are you in the mood for romance?
Posted on Jan 30, 2023How do you define romance? Valentine’s Day is approaching and this can be loaded with expectation fuelled by Instagram ready perfection. The reality is that true romance is just being able to do the things you want to with the people you love the most. Being romantic doesn’t have to be big gestures, but are […]
Read more >Christmas Opening at FAIRshare
Posted on Nov 30, 2022Opening Times & Support this Christmas If you need support this Christmas do remember that our online services remain available. This gives you 24 hour access to your account and Secure Members Messaging Service. Requests for withdrawals will be processed during working hours. Our branch opening hours over the festive holidays will be: Our friendly […]
Read more >Christmas Smile Appeals for Gifts
Posted on Nov 17, 2022Christmas Smile would like to ensure all children and the elderly get a smile on their faces this Christmas. FAIRshare will be one of the many collection points across Telford. They are requesting new, unwrapped gifts and have a section on their website with recommendations. They also have a link to their Amazon Wish List […]
Read more >FAIRshare Celebrates Living Wage Accreditation
Posted on Oct 31, 2022FAIRshare Credit Union has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at FAIRshare receive at least a minimum hourly wage of £10.90, significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £9.50 per hour. FAIRshare’s common bond area is Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin […]
Read more >FAIRshare supports Campaign against Loan Sharks
Posted on Oct 19, 2022Warning of loan shark dangers Fairshare Credit Union is lending its support to a national campaign aimed at tackling loan sharks and raising awareness of where people can seek help. The campaign is being led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) – a national team that investigates and prosecutes loan sharks. They also provide specialist […]
Read more >International Credit Union Day
Posted on Oct 17, 202274 years of making a difference to communities On 20 October, we celebrate 74 years of International Credit Union Day. The day marks credit unions’ impact and achievements. FAIRshare is one of over 86,000 credit unions operating in 118 countries across the world, with a total membership in excess of 375million. There are more than […]
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