12th October 2011

LYME REGIS: Credit Union looking for volunteers

THE Lyme Regis branch of the First Dorset Credit Union has been open for just over six months, providing an ethical banking service for the community run by the community.

Members can save money with the Credit Union and also apply for low cost loans from £50 to £7,500. It is a safe and cheap alternative to high street banking and doorstep lenders in rural Dorset, regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

A variety of accounts are available including a Young Saver account to encourage young people to save and a very popular Christmas account, in which savings are totally safe and are sent to you automatically in November. Standing orders can be used to pay into these accounts regularly, so if customers are unavailable on Tuesday morning they can still bank with the Credit Union. The Service Point is open between 10am and 12noon on Tuesday mornings.

The branch is now working towards opening another session at the Woodroffe School in the New Year. This would enable staff, teachers and most importantly students to save with the Credit Union. The service point will open in school on Thursday lunchtimes and will be run by sixth form students with the support of adult volunteers.

However, one or two more volunteers to help make this possible. Volunteers do not need to have experience in handling money as full training will be given, and would need to be available from 1pm to 2.30pm on Thursdays during school term time.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Heather Prior at Lyme Regis Development Trust on 01297 445021 or [email protected]

LYME REGIS: Credit Union looking for volunteers

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