15 May 2026
Finance with heart: Join Our Lunch & Learn with Gateway Credit Union
Are you tired of feeling like just another number in a giant banking machine? We want to show you a different way—one that prioritizes people over profits.
We'd like to invite you to an insightful Lunch & Learn session on 6th July at 1:00pm, where we’ll dive into the world of Gateway Credit Union and explore how we can help you take control of your financial wellbeing.
Who Are We?
Rooted right here in South East Wales, we are a member-owned, not-for-profit financial co-operative. Since 1997, we have been serving our local communities by helping our members build "rainy day" funds and access ethical borrowing. Because we are a co-operative, we don't answer to big corporate shareholders—we answer to you.
The Details:
Date: 6th July
Time: 1:00pm
Focus: Your Financial Wellbeing
What We’ll Cover
During our session, I’ll be walking you through exactly how community-led banking works and why we are "More Than a Bank." Here is what we have on the agenda:
| Topic | What I'll Share |
| The CU Difference | How our member-owned model means we reinvest surpluses or return them to you as dividends. |
| Smart Saving | How you can start saving with us from just £5, using tailored accounts like our Christmas or Young Saver. |
| Responsible Borrowing | Our ethical approach to loans (£100–£10,000) with no hidden fees and interest charged on the reducing balance. |
| Seamless Solutions | How our "Save as You Earn" workplace benefits allow for easy, direct payroll deductions. |
| Peace of Mind | Why you can trust our local decision-making and the fact that your savings are 100% FSCS protected. |
Why Join Us?
With approximately 5,000 active members, we focus on your real-world affordability rather than just a computer-generated credit score. We make local decisions for local people, providing you with high-street accessibility via our Pontypool branch, our mobile app, or our online services.
Ready to start your journey?
We'd love for you to come along and find out how you can join us for just £5. Let’s work together toward your better financial health.
