An estimated 7.9 million people are expecting to fall behind with their finances this January as a result of Christmas costs, according to new research.  The National Debtline and Credit Unions across the country have 3 New Year Resolutions to help people be financially prepared for next year. The poll of more than 2,000 British […]

Are you paying too much for household items?  New research from the End Child Poverty coalition has found that families using rent-to-own (also known as weekly payment stores) are paying as much as three times as much for key household items compared to purchasing up front from a high street retailer. The report highlights just […]

FAIRshare Finance Assistant, Matthew Butler, visited Westminster last Wednesday as part of the International Credit Union Day celebrations at the Houses of Parliament in London. We’re really proud of Matthew!  In March this year, he was one of only 15 young people in the UK to be accepted onto the CU Futures programme, and this trip to Westminster was his […]

In March this year, FAIRshare Finance Assistant, Matthew Butler, was one of only 15 young people in the UK to be accepted onto the CU Futures programme. CU Futures is the innovative programme run in partnership by ABCUL and the Credit Union Foundation and sponsored by Citi Foundation to support and develop young people across the British credit union movement. […]

Our Telford branch, Shrewsbury office and Member Services Telephone Line will be closed on August Bank Holiday Monday. Remember, if you’re registered for Online Members’ Access, you can manage your FAIRshare account 24/7 including over the Bank Holiday weekend.  Log In to view balances and statements, requests transfers and withdrawals and for secure messaging.  If you […]

If you’re considering buying a new Smart TV from a weekly payment store, please take time to read this first!  We could help you save £1000s buying a new Smart TV!  In fact, a FAIRshare loan is often significantly cheaper than purchasing household goods from weekly payment stores. We’re looking for a new Smart TV!  The Samsung […]

Congratulations to FAIRshare Finance Assistant Matthew Butler who has been selected for this year’s CU Futures programme. ABCUL in partnership with Citi Foundation and The Credit Union Foundation launched CU Futures, an innovative programme to support and develop young people across the credit union movement.  CU Futures aims to attract and retain talent within the credit union […]

Our Telford & Shrewsbury branches and our Member Services Telephone Line will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday. If registered for Online Members’ Access, you can manage your FAIRshare account 24/7 including over the Bank Holiday weekend – view balances, statements, requests transfers & withdrawals and secure messaging. You are also be able to apply […]

At times when you need to borrow from us, we allocate part of your weekly or monthly repayments to your savings account so you have a cash lump sum when you’ve repaid your loan.  We call this ‘Save As You Borrow‘ and its one of the great benefits of borrowing from FAIRshare. We know our […]

Calling all members … your Credit Union needs you! FAIRshare’s Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, 8th February 2017, 12.30pm, at Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford TF3 4HS. FAIRshare is YOUR Credit Union, owned by and run for the benefit of its members, so please come along and have your say.