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WE are a not-for-profit credit union based in the South-West, offering an ethical savings and loans
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Westcountry Savings and Loans is a community owned, not-for-profit financial co-operative offering a truly local alternative to traditional banking and credit institutions. Launched in 2004 we now have over 3,500 members and continue to grow strongly. our mission is to provide our Members' with ethical savings and loans in our common bond area of North Somerset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. We offer honest, transparent financial services and our members are at the heart of everything we do. Join us and work with the Community for the Community - Our members are our shareholders

02/11/2026

Every conversation about money counts, whether it's car repairs or setting the Secret Santa limit. 💬
But some are definitely trickier to have than others.
This Talk Money Week (2–6 November), we’ve put together five everyday money conversations worth thinking about.
Read them on our website 👇: https://www.westcountry.org.uk/contact-us/news-and-events/talk-money-week-2026-it-all-counts

31/10/2026

No frights 👻, we offer affordable, competitive, ethical loans for everything from Christmas plans and cars to home improvements 🎄🚗🏠.
Apply today at 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk/borrow-from-us
* No arrangement fees or early repayment penalties
* Affordable repayments
* Quick decision
* Personal, friendly customer service.

28/10/2026

We're here at the For All Healthy Living Centre on the Bournville today, Wednesday October 28th, 10am - 12pm.
No tricks 🎃👻, just treats🍬and useful info on our Christmas loans, savings accounts and financial wellbeing guidance 🤓.
If you can't make it, you can find out more about our ethical financial services at 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk.

28/10/2026

If you have a WS&L Christmas Savings account your festive fund will soon be available to access. 🎄
Your annual interest is added Monday 2 November, and from then you can withdraw your savings whenever it suits you through to the end of December.
***New this year*** you can do this easily and conveniently through our app.
Alternatively, log in to the members area on our website. Find out more at 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk

27/10/2026

🍂 Our Autumn newsletter is out now!
Catch up on all the latest from WS&L — updates from our CEO Steve, our autumn loan options, important Christmas savings info and some budget-friendly tricks and treats to keep the family happy this half-term. 🎃
Read it here 👉 https://www.westcountry.org.uk/contact-us/news-and-events/read-our-autumn-2026-newsletter

27/10/2026

We're here at the For All Healthy Living Centre on the Bournville tomorrow, Wednesday October 28th, 10am - 12pm.
No tricks, just treats 🎃👻and useful info on our Christmas loans, savings accounts and financial wellbeing guidance.
If you can't make it, you can find out more about WS&L's ethical financial services at 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk

24/10/2026

🎃 Halloween costumes, pumpkins and sweet tubs in the shops can only mean one thing — half-term is here!
We’ve pulled together some budget-friendly tips, tricks and treats to keep everyone happy over the holiday. Think spicy bakes, cosy dens and where kids eat for free.
Read them here 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk/contact-us/news-and-events/tricks-treats-and-budget-friendly-half-term-fun

22/10/2026

Great news 👏!
You can now apply for a WS&L loan straight from our app.
Whether it's for Christmas, a car, home improvements or the unexpected, applying for our ethical, affordable, competitive loans is simple and convenient.
Haven't got the app yet?
Download it here 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk/about-us/mobile-app

17/10/2026

Autumn is definitely here. 🍁
That can mean plenty to think about for the family, from thicker coats and festive wish-lists to scary skeleton costumes. 🎃 👻🦇
If you need help, our Family Loan could be the answer.
You can apply for up to £500, with repayments made directly from your Child Benefit, which is paid into your account with us.
APPLY TODAY at 👇
https://www.westcountry.org.uk/borrow-from-us/family-loan

16/10/2026

Thanks to the Stop Loan Sharks England for this powerful message!

💙 Happy International Credit Union Day! 💙

Today we’re celebrating the fantastic work credit unions do in communities across England, helping people save for the future and borrow safely.

We’re proud to work closely with credit unions to help reduce the risk of people turning to loan sharks.

Through our savings incentive schemes, we use money recovered from convicted loan sharks under the Proceeds of Crime Act to help people build their savings and improve their financial resilience.

And it’s making a real difference. Between April 2025 and April 2026:

✅ 1,853 members received a savings bonus
💷 More than £330,000 was saved at the three-month point
👏 The average savings balance was £180

A huge thank you to all the credit unions working with us to provide safe, affordable and ethical alternatives to illegal lenders.
Want to find out more about how a credit union or Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) could help you?

👉 Read our latest blog. Link in the comments.

Address

Kestrel Court, Harbour Road
Portishead
BS207AN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+448003047041

Website

http://www.westcountry.org.uk/

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