Making Waves Episode 9: Marlene Shiels OBE on Empowering People Through Credit Unions
What does it mean to truly empower people through finance? In Episode 9 of Making Waves, we sit down with Marlene Shiels OBE — a credit union trailblazer whose story proves just how powerful people-focused banking can be. With 36 years in the movement and over two...
Making Waves Podcast: Episode 6 – Supporting Financial Wellbeing with the Money and Pensions Service
In our latest episode of the Making Waves podcast, we’re joined by Claudine Bell from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), who shares valuable insights into how they are helping people across the UK make the most of their money and pensions. MaPS works to improve...
Making Waves Podcast: Episode 5 – Tackling Loan Sharks with the Illegal Money Lending Team
In this powerful episode of the Making Waves podcast, we talk to Cath from the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), who sheds light on the dangers of loan sharks — and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and communities. A loan shark is someone who lends...
Stop Loan Sharks Week 2025 kicks off on 19th May
We’re here whenever you’re ready: Stop Loan Sharks support is always on your terms Being in debt to a loan shark is more than just a financial burden – it can be a terrifying, isolating, and emotionally draining experience. For many, it feels like being trapped...