Monthly Members Update - August 2025

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Your Voice Shapes Our Future

At Voyager and Retail CU, we believe actions speak louder than words. That’s why we want to show you how we’re improving, with your voice guiding us every step of the way.

Whether you save or borrow with us, your opinion helps shape the way we work. We want to know what’s working well and what you’d like to see in the future.

Now, we’ve partnered with 1872 to make it quick and easy to share your thoughts.

It only takes 2 minutes, but it makes a big difference.

Share your thoughts below.

Your Voice Matters

Back To School, Without The Stress:
3 Good Reasons to Consider a Small Loan

With school costs rising (averaging £400–£500 per child just for September essentials), a small loan could give you some breathing space. Here’s why:

Cover the real costs – uniforms, shoes, stationery, bus passes, even tech.

Fair & flexible – our loans come with low rates*, no hidden fees, and terms designed for
YOU - our members.

Manageable repayments – Borrowing £400 means you could repay less than £17 a week!

Because getting kids ready for school shouldn’t mean breaking the budget.

👉 [Find out more about our loans]

Apply now

Brewin' & Bankin':
In The Big Smoke!

Our Brewin’ & Bankin’ series is on the road again!

Episode 4 was filmed with TransportUK at their Battersea depot in London, capturing real member stories about saving, borrowing fairly, and making money go further.

You can now catch Episodes 3 and 4 together! Double the laughs, double the insight, and double the inspiration.

Credit unions remain rooted in real people, real stories, and real support.

So what are you waiting for?

Grab a brew and watch how we're making a real difference to people's lives.

Watch now

Our Values In Action:
2 Charities We're Supporting

Our team has chosen two incredible charities to support this year:

The Wellspring in Stockport: helping the homeless and people struggling to make ends meet.

The Haven in Wolverhampton: supporting women fleeing domestic abuse.

“It was eye-opening to see just how many different people rely on this kind of support, often people you might not expect. It reminded me that financial struggles can affect anyone, and that’s why the work these charities do is so important.”

We’ll be volunteering as a team soon, putting our values into action.

The Wellspring

The Haven

Representative Examples:

Personal loan with weekly repayments - Borrowing £400 at 26.9% fixed APR, repaid over 26 weeks, will cost £16.37 a week. Total amount repayable £425.50.

*Should you be approved for a Voyager Alliance or Retail CU Loan, a formal offer will be made.