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.
The 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death is not the only special anniversary this year: Scotwest Credit Union is 25! Why does that matter? Well in many ways it doesn’t: Scotwest grew to a sustainable size and business model many … Continued
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
Scotwest proudly supported the South Lanarkshire Sport Disability Awards last week in Hamilton. As well as celebrating the success of a host of talented athletes, coaches and clubs from across South Lanarkshire, the awards lunch was also a chance for … Continued
Thanks to all our members who stopped by to speak to us at the East Dunbartonshire Council Health and Wellbeing Day last week in Kirkintilloch. As well giving us a chance to introduce saving with Scotwest to staff, these visits … Continued
At last night’s Board meeting we were delighted to note that following the addition of our new Home Improvement Loan and the recent Car Loan our overall loan book of £27.4m is the highest it has ever been. Of course … Continued
