Credit Union lottery raises vital funds for Manchester grassroots organisations

The lottery is exclusive to credit union members and combines the opportunity to support local good causes with a chance of winning a monthly cash prize. More than £16,000 has been donated to local charities and community groups in the Greater Manchester area via the lottery so far this year.

The latest beneficiaries of Busy Bee Lottery funding are Volition – a charity that brings cathedrals, civic leaders, partners and businesses together to open up job opportunities for local unemployed people – and Northside FC, a not-for-profit organisation that provides safe and fun footballing opportunities for young people in North and East Manchester.

Both organisations will receive more than £1500 from Manchester Credit Union lottery proceeds. Throughout the year, the credit union supports a variety of local charities and community groups by using lottery funds that have not been distributed as prizes to playing members.

The lottery enables Manchester Credit Union to further support the communities that it serves. As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial co-operative, Manchester Credit Union offers a range of services - from savings accounts, including one dedicated to Christmas, to fair and affordable personal loans with no application fees and no early repayment fees. The union is dedicated to helping people in Greater Manchester free themselves from a cycle of costly and stress-inducing debt.

Operating from three physical branches, Manchester Credit Union serves members in the City of Manchester, Bury, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and the High Peak.

Commenting on the latest Busy Bee Lottery donations Mandy Wilcock, chief executive of Manchester Credit Union said: “As well as supporting people through the cost-of-living crisis and helping them to improve their financial futures, we want to do what we can to boost the many excellent community organisations in the Greater Manchester region. We do this through an ongoing CSR programme and via the Busy Bee Lottery. We are delighted to be able to support the valuable work of Volition and the inspiring Northside FC. And we’d like to thank our members, whose generosity has made this possible.”

Anthony O’Connor, director and trustee at Volition added: “The support of Manchester Credit Union will help us to make a real difference to the lives of the long-term unemployed and those who are socially excluded across Greater Manchester. We are grateful to the union and its members for contributing towards our charitable work in the

community.”

Blake Boardman from Northside FC said: “Northside FC wishes to say thanks to Manchester Credit Union and its Busy Bee Lottery scheme for its generous donation. These funds will go a long way to help with the club’s continuously increasing operating costs and will fund a

much needed lawn mower to keep our pitches in a useable condition throughout the season.”

Manchester Credit Union is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the PRA.