More than 100 people have joined Solway Credit Union during the coronavirus pandemic.
The organisation provides low-cost and supportive credit to people in the Stewartry, Nithsdale and Annandale and Eskdale.
It gives members the opportunities to take out loans at low cost compared to commercial rivals.
It currently offers loans of up to three times the value of funds held by each member, reducing the need for other high interest or short term loans.
Chairman of the board of trustees, Daniel McKeever, said: “Seeing the increase in membership over the last year only endorses the need for credit unions, offering low-cost access to finance, during these challenging times.
“In fact, we are possibly needed now more than ever. I am so grateful to fellow trustees and our administrator for keeping the show on the road through Covid-19.
“2022 promises to be a year of development and growth for the Solway Credit Union with a new online system and app giving us more visibility and improving the service for our members.
“We are always welcoming new members so if you’d like to start saving with us, please do get in touch. Similarly, we are always needing new volunteers to join the board of trustees. If you could help us, please do get in touch.”
During the pandemic, the Solway Credit Union has had to adjust working practices but has remained open throughout thanks to online membership and loan application opportunities.
And it also has new offices at Saint and Co, 23 George Street, Dumfries.
For more information, visit www.solwaycreditunion.co.uk or call 01387 267200.
