Three major Cardiff employers have received Credit Unions of Wales Awards for helping to improve the financial health of their workforce. Cardiff Council, Cardiff Bus and the Cardiff-based offices of Legal & General were honoured for supporting the welfare of their staff by encouraging them to access a range of affordable financial services from their local credit union. All three ... [More]
Five interest-ing tips to avoid a financial hangover
October 20, 2018 By
Thinking of taking a loan to pay for Christmas? The Credit Unions of Wales have put together five tips to help you avoid a financial hangover in January: Check the term of the loan: Low weekly repayments may seem affordable, but check how many weeks, months or years you will be making those payments. Check the total amount paid: The longer you borrow for, the more interest you pay! APR ... [More]
One in six in Wales at risk of unmanageable debt
October 18, 2018 By
People in Wales are more susceptible to over-indebtedness than any other country in the UK, with 440,000 at risk of being unable to keep up with credit repayments. More than one in six people in Wales are at risk of being unable to keep up with credit repayments, according to figures from the Money Advice Service. In the lead to the most expensive time of year, Christmas, and to mark ... [More]
High-flying businessman jumps to fundraising aid
February 12, 2015 By
A brave Swansea business owner has been set a high-flying fundraising goal after being touched by an appeal on Facebook. Jason Jenkins, who runs Gorseinon-based Securahome, asked the company’s Facebook and Twitter followers to nominate the charities they thought needed support in 2015. A number of charities were put forward, but the Go Felix campaign had the highest number of ... [More]
Remembrance Day cards create lasting memories
November 1, 2014 By
This 11th November, ex-service personnel are being encouraged to not only remember, but share their memories for future generations with a special set of cards launched to support this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. A special pack of ‘Family Legacy’ cards, made of archive quality paper, has been created to help people with wartime or Forces memories capture their stories for ... [More]
Welsh organisation creates buzz for beekeeping
April 10, 2014 By
A campaign is being launched to encourage more people in Wales to take up beekeeping, following devastating losses to the country’s best-known pollinator. Latest figures showed a sharp drop in bee numbers following the winter of 2012/13, with 45 per cent of colonies lost. While early indications suggest a good recovery in numbers, it’s still early days. Holly Pinkney, project manager for the ... [More]
‘Notspots’ soon to be a thing of the past
May 21, 2013 By
A ground breaking scheme which helps businesses and householders in parts of Wales without broadband to get online has been extended – but only by a few months. The Welsh Assembly Government’s Broadband Support Scheme has already benefitted scores of businesses, third sector groups and individuals across the principality. Support is available for up to £1,000 for premises which have slow or ... [More]
‘Notspots’ soon to be a thing of the past
May 20, 2013 By
A ground breaking scheme which helps businesses and householders in parts of Wales without broadband to get online has been extended – but only by a few months. The Welsh Assembly Government’s Broadband Support Scheme has already benefitted scores of businesses, third sector groups and individuals across the principality. Support is available for up to £1,000 for premises which have slow or ... [More]
Williams Denton recognised for ‘inspired business leadership’
May 2, 2013 By
A leading North Wales accountant has been nominated for a prestigious business award. Peter Denton, director at Llandudno and Bangor-based accountants and tax advisors Williams Denton said he was “surprised and delighted” to have been nominated in the North Wales category of the IoD Wales Director of the Year Awards for 2013. The awards recognise inspired business leadership and those who ... [More]
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