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Community Grant

Clockwise Credit Union – Community Grant Highlights 2025

When you save or borrow with Clockwise, your money goes further than your account – it helps strengthen the community. Through our Community Grant Scheme, we award funding to local groups and projects that make a real difference across the areas we serve.

Clockwise News

Win £250 with your Clockwise Journey

International Credit Union Day® is coming up on Thursday 16th October 2025, and we want to celebrate with you! Every year since 1948, Credit Union

Financial Wellbeing

UK Savings Week: Why Saving Matters More Than Ever (And How to Start)

High bills, unexpected expenses, and the belief that saving only matters when large sums are involved often prevent people from taking the first step.

UK Savings Week aims to shift that mindset by showing how steady, consistent actions can lead to real financial progress.

Financial Wellbeing

Pocket Money in 2025: How Much is Normal?

Pocket money has long been a part of growing up, giving children their first taste of independence and responsibility while teaching them the value of money. In 2025, changing habits, digital payments, and new financial tools are reshaping how families approach it. Many parents are now asking the same questions: how much pocket money is normal, and what’s the best way to give it?

Financial Wellbeing

From Paycheck to Piggy Bank: The Magic of “Paying Yourself First”

Instead of treating savings as a leftover, “paying yourself first” means treating it like a regular monthly expense. You take a slice of your income, whatever you can afford, and move it into savings before you start spending on anything else. This simple change puts you in control of your money, rather than letting your expenses dictate what you can save.