Clockwise Credit Union

13/07/2026

Ever feel like your timeline is just a giant, non-stop digital shopping mall? 🛒📱

Between TikTok Shop flash sales, hyper-targeted ads that seem to read your mind, and influencers swearing a new aesthetic gadget will magically fix your life... the late-night temptation is real.

But "de-influencing" isn't about never buying nice things again. It’s about breaking the algorithm's spell so YOU control your money, rather than your notifications controlling you. 🧠✨

Swipe through for a quick digital detox checklist, and head to our link in bio to take our 60-Second "Add to Cart" Reality Check Quiz before you hit checkout!

https://www.clockwise.coop/the-de-influence-checklist-how-to-reset-after-a-digital-spending-binge/

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02/07/2026

June was a busy month for Clockwise out and about across Leicestershire.

We were pleased to join local communities at Riverside Festival with Leicester Communities Together, meet Leicester City Council staff at their Health & Wellbeing Day, and continue our regular visits to Loughborough Careers and Enterprise Hub and the Belgrave Community Coffee Morning with Victim Support.

We also attended Alice Hawkins Community Day, supporting the brilliant work taking place around the local food bank.

From windy festival mornings to warm community conversations, it has been great to speak with so many people about saving, borrowing and how Clockwise can support local families.

A big thank you to everyone who welcomed us in June. We’re looking forward to seeing more of you over the summer.

02/07/2026

Could your household income change this summer?

For some families, benefit payments can change around this time of year, especially if a child is leaving school, starting college, turning 16, or moving into work.

It’s worth checking early so there are no surprises.

If a change in income could affect your Clockwise repayments, please get in touch with us as soon as you can. We’re here to help, and the earlier we know, the more options we may have.

01/07/2026

Community support drop-in sessions in Leicester

Free drop-in sessions are available across Leicester where you can get information, advice and support for health, social care and local services:

Free drop-in sessions are available across Leicester where you can get information, advice and support for health, social care and local services.

24/06/2026

TWO YEARS IN A ROW! 🏆✨

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we are officially FINALISTS in the Consumer Credit Awards 2026! 🥂 After reaching the finals last year, we are so proud to show that our commitment to our members is stronger than ever.

To our incredible members—thank you. Your votes and feedback got us here, and your support means the world to our growing team. ❤️

The race isn’t over yet! Voting is still open to decide the winner. Help us take home the trophy this time: 👉 https://smartmoneypeople.com/consumer-credit-awards/review/clockwise-credit-union-reviews

Bonus: Every vote enters you for a chance to WIN £1,000! 💰

The Consumer Credit Awards put the customer at the heart of the industry and help to find the best credit providers in the UK.

22/06/2026

Throwing your cap in the air at graduation hits different. Walking into your first proper 9-to-5 job? That’s a massive jump scare. 💼💥

Once the initial hype of your entry-level salary wears off, reality starts setting in: rent, council tax, energy bills, and the sudden realization that existing out here is wildly expensive. If your contract says £27k, we hate to break it to you, but HMRC, NI, and your pension are going to take their cut before that direct deposit even hits.

The ultimate graduate financial power move? Knowing exactly where your pennies are going instead of letting your banking app humble you every weekend.

We’ve launched a Real-Time Salary & Budget Vibe Checker on our blog. You can plug in your gross starting salary, and it will instantly calculate your actual take-home pay, let you subtract your real-world bills, and show you exactly what you have left for fun money pots. 📈

Secure the bag, romanticise your life, and completely avoid living paycheck-to-paycheck.

🔗 https://www.clockwise.coop/i-just-graduated-now-what/

18/06/2026

Clockwise Credit Union will be at the Belgrave Coffee Morning on Thursday 2nd July.

Come along to Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre on 2nd July between 10:00am and 12:00pm to meet local organisations offering advice, support and information for the community.

Our team will be there to talk about affordable savings and borrowing options, and how credit unions can support people in the local area.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, a family member, or just want to find out what’s available locally, it’s a relaxed and welcoming drop-in event. Everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday 2nd July
📍 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
🕙 10:00am to 12:00pm

15/06/2026

Let’s be real: choosing a place to keep your money usually feels about as exciting as watching paint dry. 🥱 You get a plastic card, open an account, and try your best to ignore the massive corporate machinery running in the background.

But behind the screen, a rigged game is playing out. Every hidden fee or overdraft charge from the traditional mega-banks goes straight into the pockets of billionaire shareholders. In corporate speak, you're the product unlocking their higher profit scores. 🛑

What if your financial institution was actually an ethical cooperative? Welcome to the credit union flex.

When you join Clockwise, you instantly upgrade from a passive user to a part-owner. Your money stays local, pooling together to help neighbours buy homes and fund independent East Midlands businesses down the street instead of vanishing into offshore tax havens. 🤝🏡

It's time for a major financial vibe shift. Stop giving your loyalty to corporate monopolies and start voting with your wallet.

🔗 https://www.clockwise.coop/why-being-a-member-is-low-key-better-than-being-a-customer/

11/06/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to Elaine Godber for presenting the cheque from Clockwise Credit Union for their generous donation of £310 💙
Your support means so much to us and will go directly towards developing our outdoor area for the children at Steps Conductive Education Centre. This will help us create an even more engaging, accessible, and enjoyable space where our children can learn, play, and thrive.
We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and continued support of our centre and the families we work with. ☀️

08/06/2026

If you’ve glanced at a national "cost of living" calculator lately, it probably feels like it was written for a high-rise London flat. Generic averages don’t help when you’re trying to budget in the real world. 🧵👇

Living in the East Midlands comes with serious perks (hello, amazing independent food scenes and culture), but keeping your money stretching takes a solid game plan.

We’ve pulled together a realistic, no-nonsense look at what it actually costs to live comfortably across our region. Head over to our latest blog to use our Interactive Cost Finder where you can plug in your own numbers for housing, utilities, and travel to see where you stand. 📊

Plus, we’re sharing 3 hyper-local budgeting hacks our members use to beat inflation (including why Leicester Market and Nottingham’s local traders are your ultimate secret weapons). 🛒✨

🔗 https://www.clockwise.coop/the-east-midlands-budget-calculator-riding-solo-vs-raising-a-family/