Our Board members

After our Annual General Meeting, the following were elected as Officers of our Board of Directors :

Chairman James Roach-John

Vice-Chairman Sheila Russell

Treasurer Sarah Berry

Secretary Brenda Hancock

Assistant Secretary Pat Jones

Other Board members are Rod Jones, Linda Gray and June Wytcherley

Congratulations

Congratulations to three of our hard-working volunteers who have all received awards this year.   They are Gillian Williams, Michelle Ferrier and Maggie Hart.   Gillian's Award was from PAVS while Michelle and Maggie travelled to Cardiff to receive their WCVA

Award from the hands of Derek Brockway.

Very well done, all of you, for this well-earned recognition of all your hard work, and our thanks for all you do for Haven Credit Union and for your contribution to helping our communities here in Pembrokeshire.

Boost for credit unions

Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant has announced £3.4million to support the continued growth and sustainability of credit unions in Wales.

The funding, which includes £1.8million from the European Regional Development Fund, will ensure that credit unions continue to develop financial services that are available to all Welsh citizens during the next three years.

The minister said:

"Credit unions offer a safe and reliable way of saving and borrowing money, especially for people on lower incomes.   Developing a strong and effective credit union movement that meets the financial needs of all Welsh citizens is high on the Assembly Government's social justice agenda.

I am pleased to report that we have made a good start.   Since 2000, credit unions in Wales have seen a five fold increase in members and assets.   There are now over 43,000 members and 8,000 junior savers across Wales and assets rose from £4million to £21million during the decade.

At a time when there is widespread dissatisfaction with the banking sector, it is not surprising that credit unions are bucking the trend and becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional high street financial institutions.

I hope that this funding will enable the credit union movement to go from strength to strength in providing accessible and affordable financial services.   Credit unions are now in place everywhere in Wales and I would encourage all Welsh citizens to join."