Clevr Money Credit Union

Clevr Money is about people, not profit

CLEVR Money is a not-for-profit savings and loans co-operative. Launched in Blackpool in 2009 as Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union soon quickly grew to incorporate Preston and other parts of Lancashire.

Since February 2009 Clevr Money have experienced steady growth, and today they serve over 5,600 members across the area with affordable loans and easy savings accounts. Accumulating over £5,000,000 in savings and issuing over £13,000,000 in affordable loans since launch.

Since the beginning, Clevr Money have offered affordable loans and flexible saving accounts to a wide range of people. Unlike many financial services business, they are a not for profit organisation and governed by strong ethical values.

• The primary objective of CLEVR Money is to promote sound financial management by encouraging responsible savings and giving access to affordable low-cost credit.
• Our Loans require that members begin saving alongside their loan repayments, so as the loan is paid off, the member accumulates savings.
• Over time members can build up savings and end the cycle of borrowing.
• CLEVR Money also offers a range of information and support for members in financial difficulties or with a poor credit history.

People matter to us. We're here to help them.

Clevr Money products and services

CLEVR Money is dedicated to helping you to improve your financial health.

In addition to affordable loans and responsible savings products, they also endeavour to bring you money saving hints, tips and links to help you to better manage your money.

• Affordable Loans - With no set-up costs, no arrangement fees, no early repayment penalties and rates that can beat the banks, our loans should make us your first call for credit.
• Responsible Saving - Whether you want to save for a special item, a rainy day or for yours and your family's long term future, CLEVR Money savings accounts can help you to do it and know that you are also supporting your local community.
• Online Banking
• Payroll Partnerships - payroll deduction savings and loans scheme

Additional Contact details 

• Customer Services - call 01253 478827
• New and Existing Loans - call 01253 478390 or email hello@clevr.money

Every two weeks the CLEVR Money Credit Union is in Preston at the following times/venues:

• Breakfast Club at Farringdon Park Community Centre, Thirlmere Road, Preston, PR1 5TR.
• Sion Park Community Hub Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 6RE
• Oaktree Community Centre, Preesall Road, Larches, Preston Pr2 1PQ

Call Anthony (dedicated officer for Preston) on 07730 750078 for more information.