Making Waves Podcasts
Welcome to Making Waves, our new podcast series to celebrate 25 years of Wave Community Bank
Podcast 12
Celebrating 25 years of community bank
In this episode of Making Waves, we celebrate 25 years of Wave Community Bank with a very special guest—CEO Ann Hickey. From her unexpected start on a three-month contract to leading a thriving credit union across Kent and East Sussex, Ann shares the story behind Wave’s beginnings, its biggest challenges, and the lives changed along the way. You’ll hear how three local pioneers took a stand against loan sharks in East Brighton, and how their vision still drives Wave today. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about community banking, resilience, and what’s next in a fast-changing financial world.
Podcast 11
Building community one conversation at a time
In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Sutton, Wave’s dedicated Community Engagement Officer, to explore how real community connections can change lives. Jen shares stories from the frontline—helping people improve their finances at fairs, schools, and local events. You’ll hear how Wave works with schools, councils, and housing groups to address financial insecurity, bringing education and support to places like Scouts and rural communities. This episode highlights the power of listening and building trust, especially with those new to credit unions. Jen’s passion for people over profit shines through, showing how Wave is working toward a fairer financial future for all.
Podcast 10
Building better communities through collaboration with Dave McAuley from Donmore Credit Union
Podcast 9
Empowering people through credit unions with Marlene Shiels OBE
Podcast 8
Spreading financial wellbeing with Jason
Podcast 7
Supporting NHS Staff with “Money Tracy”
New episodes will be released each week in the run-up to our 25th anniversary! See what’s coming up in our news story here.
Opening Hours
Our phones are open Monday to Friday between 9.30am-1.00pm and we continue to monitor our emails between 9.30am to 4.00pm.
Contact Us
Phone: 0300 303 3188
Email: info@wavecb.org.uk
Face-to-face appointments at Hove Town Hall by arrangement only.
Addresses:
East Sussex, Brighton & Hove:
Tisbury Road Offices, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ
Kent, Medway and Bexley:
39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HH
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Wave Community Bank serves members in East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Kent, Medway and the London Borough of Bexley, plus members of Unite in the South East Region. Withdrawals over £5000 will take 5 working days to process
Wave Community Bank is a trading name of East Sussex Credit Union Ltd.Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. FCA Firm no 213910



















