Darlington Credit Union
King’s runs a collection point for the Darlington Credit Union which was formed in 2009 when four already existing credit unions merged. The Credit Union is a financial co-operative owned and run by its members and is a non-profit making group.
All Credit Unions have a ‘common bond’. The ‘common bond’ for Darlington Credit Union is that all members must live and/or work in Darlington.
The Credit Union exists to encourage saving and to give members small loans when needed at affordable rates of interest. This helps to stop the need for people to go to ‘loan sharks’ or doorstep lenders.
The King’s collection point for the Credit Union is open every Wednesday 10am-12noon at the King’s Centre.
CAP Money Courses
In addition, from time to time during the year CAP Money courses are run at King’s.
CAP Money courses teach money management and budgeting skills, introducing a simple cash-based system which helps good money management. The course has been created by Christians Against Poverty, an award winning debt counselling charity.
The course includes three sessions:
- How to Build and Live on a Budget
- The CAP Money System
- How to Live Week to Week Using Cash
For more information including the views of some people who have completed the CAP Money course visit www.capmoney.org.
To find details of our next course contact the church office.
