 Partners & the Spirit of Shankly (S.O.S.)
Some time ago, an organisation called the Spirit of Shankly Liverpool Supporters Union contacted us as they were interested in offering credit union services to their members. Rather than start up their own specific Credit Union, they decided it would be better to work with an existing one and they chose Partners, not least because anyone who lives and/or works in Merseyside can join.
Their members wanted somewhere safe and ethical to save their money - money which they hope can be used to buy a share of Liverpool Football Club. Exciting prospect and we wish the fans every success in achieving their aim.
As well as this - they get to take advantage of the other great products and services we offer.
Spirit of Shankly is an Industrial & Provident Society, regulated by the Financial Services, just like we are - so both organisations share the same ethics.
Discussions are ongoing and near completion and we will make an announcement soon.
Generally speaking though, the only difference is that we will set up a specific Spirit of Shankly Savings Account, which S.O.S. members can use to save up for their potential share in L.F.C.
Spirit of Shankly recently gave out some leaflets and unfortunately there were some accuracies within the leaflet - so just to put the record straight :
Partners IS a Merseyside wide operation but we DO NOT encompass most of the area’s locally based Credit Unions and many large employer based Credit Union’s. Every Credit Union is individual and totally seperate to Partners.
Credit Unions don’t usually offer higher rates of interest on savings than most banks - as not-for-profit organisations they tend to give a dividend at the end of each financial year, depending on whether or not a surplus has been made. If so, then this is shared between all members.
If you know of any other Membership Based organisations or employers that would like to work with us to offer Credit Union services to their members, then pass on our details to them and we’ll be more than happy to meet with them.
 Re High Loan Demand
We are currently experiencing a very high demand for loans. Please bear this in mind if you are considering a loan and make sure you speak to a member of staff first and definately before you commit to anything which may be relying on a loan from us.
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Staff Member Receives National Award
Our Customer Service Team Leader has received the Tracy Slane Young Persons award from the Association of British Credit Unions. The award recognised his contribution to the credit union movement and the achievement that he, during the course of his work, has displayed special qualities, enthusiasm and commitment. David picked up his award at the recent Annual Conference of the Association in Blackpool. We are all very proud of him and congratulate him on his achievement.
Re-location of St. Helens Office
IMPORTANT
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS – RELOCATION OF ST HELENS BRANCH
You may recall we wrote to you a few
months ago to make you aware that the lease on our premises in Westfield Street,
St Helens was due this year and indications were that we would not be renewing
it – opting instead to relocate to alternative premises within the St Helens
area.
We have looked at other options including
alternative premises within the Town Centre, all of which were either
unsuitable or too expensive.
We have a great relationship with our
friends and colleagues at St. Helens Credit Union and through our partnership
working, their Board of Directors have agreed that we can share premises with
them. This is a fantastic opportunity and
exciting new venture for both credit unions which will enable us to learn from
each other, share skills, help each other and work together for the benefit of
the members of both credit unions.
The Westfield Street Branch will therefore
close at 4.00pm on Friday 30th April 2010 and we will be open for
business at St. Helens Credit Union, 36 Junction Lane, St Helens on Tuesday 4
May at 9.30am. Our normal opening days
of Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will continue but the revised opening hours
will be 9.30am to 3.30pm. The phone
number will hopefully remain unchanged ie 01744 454773.
Please remember that you can use your
Paypoint Card to pay money into the Credit Union at any local newsagent, garage
etc which shows the Paypoint blue and yellow sign. Additionally, you can contact the Head Office
by phone or in person Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. You can also register for a pin number on our
website www.partnerscreditunion.co.uk
and have access to your account balances and recent transactions as well as
lots of other information.
Partners is very committed to maintaining our
services to our St Helens membership and would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for your continued and valued custom.
NEW - MORTGAGE COVER+
Partners Credit Union is pleased to be able to offer our members a great new insurance product - MortgageCover+.
MortgageCover+ is an affordable Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance policy which can provide real peace of mind should illness, an accident or involuntary unemployment befall you.
MortgageCover+ is designed so that you can arrange and only pay for the cover you need. The amount you pay is calculated per £100 of cover you require and your monthly premium will depend on the amount of cover you need and the policy options you choose.
- Choose Accident and Sickness, Involuntary Unemployment cover or both
- Choose the amount of monthly cover you need
- Choose single cover or split cover (in joint names)
- Choose how long you will have to wait until a benefit is paid to you if an insured event occurs
- Choose the maximum number of months that you will receive benefits for any single claim
Click on the banner on the home page to be taken to the CUNA Mutual Insurance (Europe) Ltd web site for a quick quote! The link will open as a new web window - please note that Partners Credit Union cannot be held responsible for the content of this external site.
School Savers
From Thursday 30th April 2009, St Theresa’s Catholic Prmary School in Sutton, St Helens, will be running a collection point. This weekly collection will start at 3pm and end at 4pm.
Newton- le-Willows Collection Point
Volunteers at the Trees Community Centre, Alder Street, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, will be holding a Community Collection Point on Thursdays starting 23rd April 2009, between 2pm and 3pm.
There will be an information event at the Trees Centre on Friday, 17th April. Feel free to drop in between 11am and 3pm!
What is a Community Collection Point?
A Collection Point is somewhere in the community that members can access Partners Credit Union to join, deposit savings and manage their account. Collection Points are made possible by the commitment and dedication of volunteers. If you would like to find out more about collection points, contact staff at Partners for further information.
Liverpool Office on the move!
Partners Credit Union’s Liverpool Office will be re-locating in December and will open to members on Monday 5th January 2009.
From that date the new address will be:
Partners Credit Union Ltd
New Oxford House
75 Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2HT
Telephone numbers, e-mail etc will remain the same.
Have you got news for us?
Send us your news and views so that we can keep our news current and up-to-date. If you have any other queries or comments we would be delighted to hear from you at any time.
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