Mendip Community Credit Union

02/12/2025

December is busy for everyone... including our volunteers!
So if you are looking to get a loan with us before the end of the month (not necessarily for Xmas!) please get in touch now to prevent a last minute rush!

17/10/2025

Let's take loan sharks out of the equation!

We lend to self-employed members where they can can demonstrate that the repayments are affordable, something that the sharks never do!

🚨 12% of borrowers we supported in early 2025 were self-employed.
Many were small business owners pushed toward illegal lenders when costs got out of control.
We can help small business owners who have been targeted by illegal lenders in certain circumstances.

If you're a sole trader, part of a small partnership, or run an unincorporated association — and borrowed under £25,000 for business purposes — Stop Loan Sharks may be able to help.

We’re backing Business Finance Week (30 Sept – 9 Oct) with the British Business Bank to spotlight safer finance options for small businesses.

💬 Need support? Call our 24/7 helpline on 0300 555 2222 or visit stoploansharks.co.uk for free, confidential advice.

16/10/2025

With only 6 weeks until black Friday & 9 weeks until Christmas, are you thinking about how to spread the costs? Why not contact us at MCCU and enquire about a small short-term loan to help cover the cost. Call us on our helpline (Freephone 0800 6226036) and talk to one of our friendly volunteers .

27/08/2025

The start of the school year is an expensive time! Turn2Us have put together a really helpful guide to resources that can help, for example with the cost of school uniforms

https://tinyurl.com/3ecre5nt

14/08/2025

There are lots of fantastic courses starting in September and we've just granted a loan so a member can pursue their life's ambition! Is there a course that you'd really like to take? Woodwork, bookkeeping, car maintenance, childcare or water-colour painting?

We can grant loans to cover the cost of the course, tools and materials (they all add up!). So check out what's available and get in touch with us - it could result in a new career or a lifelong hobby! Give us a ring on 0800 6226036 and let see how we can help

03/08/2025

To celebrate last Sunday's win, we are launching our 'Lioness Loan' for the month of August. Perfect for purchasing all that sports kit ready for next term - and hopefully we'll be helping the next Chloe Kelly or Hannah Hampton on their way!

You can apply for £300 repayable over one year. If you live or work in the Mendip area phone 0800 6226036 or email [email protected] with your address and contact details and we'll be in touch.

15/07/2025

They haven't even broken up for the holidays and you're thinking about the cost of kit for next term!

Get in touch with us to see how we can help spread the cost of uniforms... phone 0800 6226036 or find our web enquiry form via Google.

05/03/2025

Thank you to all our members who came along to our AGM last week. Please don't forget we would like your ideas on how to celebrate our 25th birthday in November.

The AGM reviewed our 2023/24 financial year which unlike the tax year runs from October to September. The meeting voted to pay a dividend of 1.8% on members average share balance in 23/24 and to pay a 1.5% rebate on loan interest paid on the year. Payment will be made after 6th April. Look out for our next newsletter for more details on this and the other items discussed

08/08/2024

An interesting report from The Payments Association, highlighting the important role that credit unions play.... and the barriers to them being more successful!

The Payments Association urges support for community finance to improve financial inclusion in the UK by overcoming key barriers.

29/07/2024

Skool's out for summer! But the kids will soon be back and they'll need new uniforms and all the other stuff! If you need help spreading the cost and live in the Mendip area, give us a call - 0800 6226036.