WED Credit Union

WED Credit Union Credit Unions are a community, non-profit making, savings and borrowings organisation, owned and run by their members and to encourage regular saving.

Whitehaven, Egremont & District Credit Union were newly formed in April 2010 as the result of a merger between Whitehaven Credit Union, and Egremont & District Credit Union. The two credit unions were set up to address the issue of financial exclusion, which a lot of low income families and individuals suffer from. They also needed to address the problem of the high cost of borrowing money (from b

anks or doorstep lenders etc.) The aim was effectively to establish a community-run business, which would actively encourage members to add to their savings whilst at the same time would give them access to low cost affordable loans. Junior savers schemes were also set up to encourage saving at a young age, which would hopefully break the cycle of reliance on doorstep lending – which has become a pattern in many families. The two credit unions have now merged are still working to further fulfil these aims. Our mission statement as a Credit Union is “to provide people who live or work in the (common bond) area access to savings and affordable loans to improve quality of life”.

Ready to upgrade your garden for summer? 🏡☀ A Home Improvement Loan from WED Credit Union can help bring your plans to l...
09/06/2026

Ready to upgrade your garden for summer? 🏡☀ A Home Improvement Loan from WED Credit Union can help bring your plans to life!

Apply online today, or contact us for more information:
🌐 www.wedcu.co.uk/loan-application
📧 [email protected]
☎ 01946 66755

With the end of term hurtling towards us at a rate of knots, this can be a stressful time of year for parents, not to me...
09/06/2026

With the end of term hurtling towards us at a rate of knots, this can be a stressful time of year for parents, not to mention financially challenging.

We've created this blog to help provide some practical advice on school uniform costs - link in comments now.

Struggling with short-term money? You’re not alone.But high-cost payday loans can make things worse, fast.We offer an al...
08/06/2026

Struggling with short-term money? You’re not alone.

But high-cost payday loans can make things worse, fast.

We offer an alternative:

💷 Affordable loans
📉 Fair interest rates
🤝 Support you can trust

No pressure. No spiralling debt.

Just a better way forward.

Join today: https://wedcu.co.uk/membership-application/

08/06/2026

If you need help getting back into work, make an appointment to see Phoenix Advice and Guidance team. We are based at Phoenix House, Cleator Moor.

✅ Free, confidential support to guide you through job searches & applications
✅ Assistance with Universal Credit & benefit evaluations
✅ Access to computers & digital resources to make online job applications easier
✅ Friendly, face-to-face advice every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 am to 3 pm

Your next job opportunity is waiting, and we can help you take the first step!

Get in touch:
📩 Send us a message
📞 Call us on 01946 813555
📧 Email [email protected]
(This is a FREE service for Copeland only)

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank our volunteers again for all they do, and will continue to recog...
07/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank our volunteers again for all they do, and will continue to recognise and celebrate their contribution throughout the year. ⭐❤️

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05/06/2026

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04/06/2026
💙 Member Testimonial 💙We're proud to share this wonderful feedback from one of our members.Stories like this are why we ...
04/06/2026

💙 Member Testimonial 💙

We're proud to share this wonderful feedback from one of our members.

Stories like this are why we do what we do. By helping people save regularly and providing access to affordable loans when they're needed, we're supporting local people to take control of their finances and avoid the high costs of payday lenders and other expensive forms of credit.

Thank you to our member for sharing their experience with us.

Could we help you achieve your savings goals or access a low-cost loan when you need it?

Find out more at wedcu.co.uk

Another great morning at St Joseph's Community Centre coffee morning, hosted by Friends of Frizington and Always Another...
02/06/2026

Another great morning at St Joseph's Community Centre coffee morning, hosted by Friends of Frizington and Always Another Way.

Followed by a lovely tour around St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Frizington.

We have exciting plans for a new project in the region this year, hopefully coming soon!

Address

24 James Street
Whitehaven
CA287HZ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+44194666755

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