The Board met for a full day on Monday 15 August to start planning our strategy for the next three years. Over the next month, this will be worked into a business plan and budget which the Board will consider … Continued

As Scotwest currently derives much of its income from deposit investments, following Bank of England’s decision to cut the base interest rate to 0.25%, with effect from 6th August, we are now forecasting that our main dividend rate will be … Continued

We have been saddened by the sudden death of a long-serving member of staff yesterday, Jim McNair. Jim (pictured) worked for Scotwest since 2004 and was a highly respected and much loved member of staff who served the credit union … Continued

Scotwest’s Kenny MacLeod discusses the importance of economically empowering members through the promotion of savings and providing access to affordable credit in this month’s CEO Blog. Read on here.

We would be delighted to hear from members who would be interested in undertaking tailored training for future involvement in the Scotwest Board of Directors. The Certificate in Credit Union Principles and Practice, a newly developed qualification providing an overview … Continued

As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations we are asking members to introduce a friend, colleague or family member to saving with Scotwest. Any member referring a friend between 1st July and 30 September will be entered into a draw … Continued

Scotwest Credit Union CEO Kenny MacLeod has been appointed as a Trustee with the charity Stepchange. The UK’s leading debt charity, Stepchange has offices throughout the UK and Ireland. For over 20 years Stepchange has raised awareness of the issues … Continued

Scotwest CEO Kenny MacLeod launches a new regular blog with thoughts on our anniversary year and a look at our work with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre. Read more here.

On Monday this week, we hosted our annual visit from our main regulator: the PRA. They met with our CEO and myself in the afternoon and then addressed the full Board in the evening. As usual the visit challenged us … Continued

Scotwest Celebrates Community Champions. As part of Scotwest’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations and our ongoing commitment to our communities, we are asking our members to nominate an individual or group who they feel deserve recognition for the work they do in … Continued