Ethical Savings
A Community Investment is one-off lump sum withdrawable deposit (£500+) to a Credit Union savings account that benefits the community. We promote mutual self-help rather than charity, & saving rather than borrowing, with savings being pooled and “reinvested” into the community in the form of low-cost ‘Saver Loans’ as an alternative to loan sharks. These low cost loans can then be accessed as an alternative to high interest credit used by less advantaged people in our community.
Ethical Savings
A Community Investment is one-off lump sum withdrawable deposit (£500+) to a Credit Union savings account that benefits the community. We promote mutual self-help rather than charity, & saving rather than borrowing, with savings being pooled and “reinvested” into the community in the form of low-cost ‘Saver Loans’ as an alternative to loan sharks. These low cost loans can then be accessed as an alternative to high interest credit used by less advantaged people in our community.
Why should I Save with Community Investments?
For many people, the ability to borrow money can make the crucial difference in being able to replace a broken cooker, fridge or simply being able to buy the school uniforms. More and more people are having to take out loans and a lack of options means that they are often forced to turn to high interest providers. With some well-known payday loan companies charging APR’s of 7,000%, these loans cost people a fortune and often leaves people unable to buy basic foodstuffs.
Access to the Credit Union’s low cost credit is essential for such people. Our ‘Saver Loan’ is lent at a rate of just 12.7%apr on the reducing balance and greatly reduces the costs of borrowing for some of society’s poorest members. Recent financial analysis concluded that for every £1 we lend to members, they save a full £1.25 over the course of a year in interest payments, bank charges and fees.
The benefits of your investment
£5000 invested in our ethical savings plan:
after 1 year
£6,250
After 2 Years
£12,500
after 3 years
£18,750
Making deposits into your Credit Union account.
Standing Order & Bank Transfer
These payment methods are suitable for one-off deposits and/or recurring payments into savings from your bank account.
The easiest way to set up a Standing Order is to use online banking or to contact your bank.
You must use your membership number (or NI Number) as the reference for every payment.
Bank Name:
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code:
08-92-50
Account Name:
London Capital Credit Union
NB Some banks may say account does not match the name because our full name, London Capital Credit Union Ltd., is too long. You can ignore the error message and use these details.
Account Number:
67003299
Reference:
Your credit union membership number or your NI number in order that we can credit the payment to the correct account.
Salary Savings Schemes
Many people can make regular savings deposits or loan repayments directly from salary. CLICK HERE to access the Online Salary Savings Schemes Form.
Child Benefit Payment
Did you know that you can save with your Child Benefit paid directly to your credit union account?
Cash
We only accept cash for initial deposits. If you make your first deposit by cash the maximum we can accept is £50.
Cheques
Cheques should be made payable to ‘London Capital Credit Union’ or payable to yourself. We can also accept cheques payable to yourself. You should note that it will take at least 12 working days before you are able to draw on funds paid in by cheque.
