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Transform Your Home with a Renovation Loan 2023

No one can escape talk of the cost of living crisis at ...

Open a Credit Union Savings Account Today

What do you think of when you hear the term credit union? ...
Credit Union Loan 2023

Why a Credit Union Loan 2023 is the Ethical Way to Borrow

It’s that time of year, as we slowly begin to emerge from ...

We’re recruiting!

Business Development, Marketing and Communications Manager We're actively recruiting a Business Development, ...

We’re hiring!

Administrative Assistant We're actively recruiting an administrative assistant, to provide customer services ...

How Do I Access Credit?

The question ‘How do I access credit?’ is one which more and ...

Our Debt Repayment Loans Keep Things Simple

Now that the New Year has begun many people find themselves in ...
Top up loans

How a Credit Union Top Up Loan Could Help

Here at CLEVR Money we realise one of the main reasons our ...
Emergency Christmas Loan

A Christmas Top Up Loan Could Make all the Difference

If the idea of Christmas fills you more with dread than festive ...

It’s not too late to Apply for a Quick Christmas Loan

Christmas is nearly upon us and we know some people are starting ...

Illegal money lending is a danger that stalks every street in the centre of Blackpool

CLEVR Money and credit union supporter Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North ...

Fears over debt as more people could turn to loan sharks to cover Christmas

Nearly one in ten people turned to loan sharks to cover the ...

Take Out a Christmas Loan 2022

With Christmas looming large, it’s impossible to forget how expensive this time ...

Our Deluxe Family Hamper Giveaway 2022 Is Now Open!

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Emergency Christmas Loan

Join the Christmas Loan Credit Union

There are many good reasons for joining CLEVR Money; from the way ...

Our Elf The Musical ticket Giveaway 2022 Is Now Open!

Enter on Facebook Enter on Instagram Enter on Twitter Enter on LinkedIn ...

CLEVR Money members, we want to hear from you!

We always enjoy hearing about how our services have supported our members. ...

Get Away From It All With A Christmas Holiday Loan

With Christmas just around the corner many people are getting caught up ...
Christmas Loan

A CLEVR Money Xmas Loan 2022 Could Make all the Difference

Christmas is now just around the corner and with it, a huge ...

CLEVR Money hits £20million milestone

Credit union celebrates after loans issued reaching new heights CLEVR Money, the ...

Our Halloween Giveaway 2022 Is Now Open!

It's almost Halloween, so we thought it was about time to start ...

Why a CLEVR Money Loan Could be Better than a Zero Interest Credit Card

Here at CLEVR Money we understand why people are often tempted by ...
Santa's Little Helper Loan

Money For Christmas 2022 With an Affordable CLEVR Money Loan

Now that we’re in autumn and the days are getting shorter, minds ...
back to school loan

It’s Time To Go Back to School

The holidays may have only just begun but many parents will already ...
Emergency Christmas Loan

Build Your Christmas Savings 2022

You might not thank us for pointing that out, but it really ...
personal loan for holiday

It’s Never Too Late to Take Out a Family Holiday Loan

Now that the holiday season is well and truly upon us you ...

The Credit Union Employee Benefits Open to our Payroll Partners

Here at CLEVR Money, we take great pride in working on behalf ...

Make the Most of Summer With Our Garden Finance

The arrival of summer and the warmer weather it brings is something ...
Debt Consolidation

Why CLEVR Money Loans are Easy Loans

Here at CLEVR Money, we take a great deal of pride in ...

Help! I don’t know what to do!

How many emails to our office start with that line?  A lot.  ...

Healthcare worker struggling with the cost of living

The member works in healthcare and uses their car while at work. ...

CLEVR Money appoints new President and Treasurer

Credit union board boosted with a series of new arrivals  CLEVR Money, ...

Consolidating Credit Card Debt with a CLEVR Money Loan

There are any number of reasons why you might have to borrow ...

A CLEVR Money Quick Loan Application Could Make Your Holiday Dreams a Reality

A key part of our service is providing a quick loan application ...

Our Family Loan 2022 Could Help to Make Easter Special

Here at CLEVR Money we never stop working to come up with ...

Open a Credit Union Savings Account Today

When people think of a credit union they often think of the ...

CLEVR Money launches new Family Loan Plus

Is there anything which isn’t going up? Household bills, fuel costs, the ...
Online Loans

CLEVR Money offers the Best Loans for Cars

Here at CLEVR Money we’re used to providing loans for our members ...

The Clever Alternative to Zero Interest Credit Cards

During difficult financial times, when the cost of living is rising much ...

The Ethical Alternative to a Payday Loan

Here at CLEVR Money, we understand how difficult it can be to ...

Take Control With Our Debt Repayment Loans

There are many reasons why January is often people’s least favourite month ...

Debt consolidation increase expected after Christmas spending rise says local credit union

CLEVR Money, the credit union which provides ethical savings and loans to ...

Our Quick Online Loans Can help With the January Blues

Here at CLEVR Money we know that thoughts are almost certainly revolving ...

Our Christmas Loan Deadline is December 15th

We know from experience how difficult it can be to find all ...
Payday Loans Online

Our Quick Online Loans Can make All the Difference

Christmas is just around the corner and we know from experience that ...

Pull All the Stops Out With One of Our Xmas Loans

Here at CLEVR Money we appreciate just how useful our Xmas loans ...

CLEVR Money president receives OBE

The president of CLEVR Money has been presented with an OBE in ...

Celebrate With the Help of the Christmas Loan Credit Union

After the 18 months or so we’ve all just been through, and ...

Start Your Christmas Planning Early With Consolidated Credit

There are certain times of the year when personal finances become more ...

Loan sharks’ confiscated cash to reward Lancashire savers

Money that has been confiscated from convicted loan sharks will be used ...
Home Appliance Loan

A CLEVR Money Home Appliance Loan Can Help Out in an Emergency

Here at CLEVR Money we understand how a seemingly simple thing like ...
Bad Credit Car Loans

Our Best Car Finance Helps To Make a Brand New Car Affordable

Buying a car is one of the largest investments most people make, ...

Don’t get bitten by a loan shark

We exist to help people access fair credit and avoid bad debt.  ...
School Uniform Loan

Beat the Back to School Blues with a School Uniform Loan

It’s that time of year when – even though the kids have ...
Family Day Out Lancashire

Family Days Out in Lancashire this summer

Schools out for the summer, and so is the sun. And after ...
personal loan for holiday

Borrow Money For Holiday Funding From an Ethical Lender

After the last 18 months, the thought of getting away for a ...

Care team joins forces with CLEVR Money

1 Homecare is latest business to become credit union payroll partner Lancashire ...

Don’t get caught in the 0% bait and trap

The sun has finally arrived and things are starting to look better ...

A Family Loan from CLEVR Money is Quick and Simple

Here at CLEVR Money we’re proud of the role we play in ...
Top up loans

Escaping the 0% credit card trap with a credit card replacement loan

Who doesn’t love a 0% credit card? No interest on your spending ...
Debt Consolidation

Simplify Your Finances with Our Online Debt Consolidation Loans

Dealing with debt is a fact of modern life. Although we know ...
personal loan for holiday

CLEVR Money Vacation Loans Can Help You to Get Away

After the year we’ve just had, perhaps the thing that people are ...

The Great Staycation Price Hike

Summer 2021 is being hailed the year of the Staycation, but your ...

Provident withdrawal leaves borrowers in limbo

The news this week that Provident Financial is to close down its ...

Our short term loans could be the answer

Here at CLEVR Money we take great pride in understanding the lives ...
personal loan for holiday

Treat your family with a personal loan for holidays

With restrictions set to ease and travel back on the agenda, people ...

All About the Workplace Savings Scheme

Unlike many of the financial institutions that people use on a day-to-day ...
Online Loans

Hit the Road With a CLEVR Money New Car Loan

At one time the credit union was seen as a place to ...
Kitchen Loan

Make Your Dream Kitchen a Reality With a Kitchen Loan

The first few months of the year are traditionally a time when ...
Debt Consolidation

Take the Stress Out of Debt with Credit Consolidation

The end of 2020 and the start of 2021 will hopefully herald ...

Credit union issues £2m in loans to local people

2020 saw increased membership for CLEVR Money CLEVR Money, the credit union ...
Family Booster Loan

Introducing the Family Booster, our new Child Benefit Loan

The ethical loans we provide at CLEVR Money can be used for ...

An Alternative to Highstreet Blackpool Banks

Here at CLEVR Money we’re proud to describe ourselves as ethical lenders. ...
Santa's Little Helper Loan

Why CLEVR Money Loans are the Best Loans

The magic of Christmas may bring even more joy and relief than ...
Top up loans

Loan Options For Bigger Expenses

Mention a credit union loan and many people might think of borrowing ...
Santa's Little Helper Loan

Our Quick Christmas Loans are Handy and Affordable

The big brands have started to unveil their Christmas adverts, and the ...
Santa's Little Helper Loan

Our Christmas Loans Online Keep Things Simple

Although the longer term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are incredibly difficult ...

Our Personal Loans Online Can Help in Hard Times

As social distancing continues in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, it ...
Santa's Little Helper Loan

A Credit Union Christmas Loan Can Make Things Easier

Can you believe it’s just two months until Christmas, where has this ...

Being local makes such a difference

CLEVR Money is the local credit union for people living or working ...
home improvements loan

Get Ready for Winter with a Personal Loan For Home Improvement

As the nights draw in and the days get colder it’s only ...
Online Loans

Get Back on the Road with our Car Repair Loans

We know how difficult it can be to save for that proverbial ...
home improvements loan

Transform Your World with a House Renovation Loan

This year has involved almost all of us spending more time at ...
personal loan for holiday

Our Holiday Loans Online Keep ‘Getting Away From it All’ Affordable

As the COVID-19 lockdown stretched into the summer months and beyond, one ...
Debt Consolidation

The Best Debt Consolidation Loans From an Ethical Lender

Our loans officers work very closely with our members to get to ...
bicycle loan

Hit the Road With a Bicycle Loan From CLEVR Money

Here at CLEVR Money we pride ourselves on responding to the evolving ...

Transform your Surroundings With A Home Improvements Loan

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread and dramatic. First ...
Top up loans

A Credit Union Top Up Loan Could Provide the Help You Need

Getting on top of your finances has never been more important, as ...
Top up loans

Our Top Up Loans are Here For You

The emphasis during this difficult and unusual period has naturally been on ...

Take out an Online Personal Loan at a Fair Interest Rate

When you take out an online personal loan with CLEVR Money you ...

We’ve got a bright idea for hire purchase

Did you know that the Blackpool area represented one of the biggest ...
online loans

Our Online Loans are Simple, Quick and Affordable

While the focus of the nation is on the impact of Covid-19, ...

Financial help during the crisis

There is a lot of uncertainty for people right now, and financial ...

Our Loan Repayment Calculator Helps to Make Borrowing Easier

There are many reasons why people might need to borrow money. It ...

Pulling together by staying apart

The world is a very different place this week. Normal everyday things ...

When it Comes to Borrowing, CLEVR Money is the Ethical Alternative

If you live in the Preston area and need to borrow money ...
home improvements loan

Invest in the Future with a Home Renovation Loan From CLEVR Money

Along with New Year’s resolutions and joining a gym, the months of ...

Fixing up your finances this February

We have weathered some big storms here on the Fylde Coast but ...
Bad Credit Car Loans

Hit the Road With CLEVR Money Bad Credit Car Loans

Buying a new car is one of the most expensive purchases that ...

Hi from our new apprentice

Hi, I’m Lewis Slater, the new apprentice at CLEVR Money. I’m 16 ...
Debt Consolidation

Consolidation Loans From CLEVR Money can Put Your Finances Back on Track

The start of a new year is often the time when people ...
Personal Loans For Bad Credit

Finance Home Appliances in 2020 With CLEVR Money

With another Christmas over and a new year just beginning, many people ...

Christmas News

Visitors to our Birley Street branch will have seen a friendly new ...

Merry Christmas to all of our members and supporters

Ho ho ho and a Merry Christmas to all of our members ...
Debt Consolidation

Come to CLEVR Money for Ethical Debt Solutions

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas ...
Emergency Christmas Loan

Take out an Emergency Christmas Loan With CLEVR Money

There’s no denying the fact that Christmas is a magical time of ...
CLEVR Christmas Hamper

CLEVR Money Christmas Hamper Giveaway

We just love a good giveaway at CLEVR Money, especially at Christmas ...
Christmas Loan

Extra Money for Christmas Could Make All the Difference

Show us someone who couldn’t do with a bit of extra money ...
Payroll

Thanks to CLEVR Money and the Payroll Partnership, she was able to get her finances back on track fast.

As a hardworking nurse, I didn't see myself as someone who would ...
help with christmas money

Come to us For Help With Christmas Money

It’s no surprise really that so many people need help with Christmas money. The ...

A huge Christmas savings pot for CLEVR Money members

Well it’s officially the festive season now at CLEVR Money, as our ...
Christmas Loan

If You Need a Christmas Loan, Come to CLEVR Money

It used to be the case that you could probably get away ...
Debt Consolidation

Affordable Loans for People with Poor Credit

It’s pretty difficult to turn on the TV these days without seeing ...
Emergency Christmas Loan

Is it too soon to start thinking about Christmas?

There’s Halloween costumes and candy to buy, and we’ve Bonfire Night and ...

Credit union supports charity employees

A charity which helps vulnerable people across Lancashire has signed up as ...
home improvement loans

Transform Your Home With One of Our Home Improvement Loans

The weather may seem to have different ideas, but it’s still officially ...
back to school loan

Go to the Top of the Class with a Back to School Loan

It may not seem like it, but the school summer holidays are ...
personal loan for holiday

Take Out Last Minute Holiday Loans Online

If you’ve not had a chance to book your summer holiday yet, ...

Credit union returns to Westview

Westview we are back !  CLEVR Money is providing community appointments at ...
Debt Consolidation

The Best Value Loans Preston Offers

When we say we provide the best loans Preston has to offer we’re talking about ...

Local credit union CLEVR Money supports kids activities

CLEVR Money, the credit union for Preston, Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, has ...

How CLEVR saved me from payday loan hell

A 29-year-old father of one who got into a spiral of debt with ...
personal loan for holiday

CLEVR Money is the Holiday Loans Credit Union For You

Summer has arrived and for many of us so has holiday envy! ...
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Blackpool’s answer to the “credit desert”

Blackpool has been named as one of the UK’s “credit deserts, towns ...

A little help really adds up

We are delighted with the success of the Family Loan since it ...
Top up loans

Come to CLEVR Money For the Ethical Alternative to Cash Loans

The start of summer is usually welcomed but the warmer weather can ...
home improvements loan

Transform Your Home With a Renovation Loan

For some people, the warmer weather and bank holidays mean a chance ...
personal loan for holiday

Our Holiday Finance is an Affordable Answer

As the weather turns warmer it’s hard not to start thinking about ...

Realise your grand designs without breaking the bank

Realise your grand designs without breaking the bank I love Bank Holiday ...
home improvements loan

Our Home Improvement Loans Can Transform Your Life

Here at CLEVR Money, we provide home improvement loans for our members to use ...

Big chocolatey thanks to the community

There was chocolate galore in the CLEVR Money office as we ran ...
personal loan for holiday

Use One Of Our Holiday Loans for an Unforgettable Trip

Many CLEVR Money members come to us every year for holiday loans to fund ...
personal loan for holiday

Our Holiday Loans For Bad Credit Could Fund Your Week in the Sun

Even though it’s officially only just spring, the chances are that you’ve ...

AGM 2019

We were pleased to have our members join us at our 11th ...
Best Loans

Why the Best Loans Come From an Ethical Lender

Here at CLEVR Money we understand why people might need to borrow ...
furniture loan

Transform Your Home With a Furniture Loan

We get to know our members very well, and that’s just one ...

New hotline launched to provide faster help

You know that sinking feeling when you miss a phone call?  When ...
Payday Loans Online

An Affordable Alternative to Payday Loans Online

We know from experience that many of our members have, at some ...

Don’t wait until an IVA is the only answer

Don’t wait until an IVA is the only answer  Personal insolvencies reach ...
Personal Loans For Bad Credit

Ask About Our Personal Loans for Bad Credit

Here at CLEVR Money we understand how hard it can be to ...
Online Loans

Our Quick, Convenient Online Loans are the Answer to your Financial Needs

In the age of broadband, Wi-Fi and powerful hand-held devices, we’re used ...

Welcome back Anthony!

Did you catch our great news last week? Your local credit union ...
Debt Consolidation

Take Control With a Debt Consolidation Loan

The start of a New Year marks the point at which many ...
savings, loans, business, management

New faces and old at CLEVR Money

CLEVR Money unveils its new team at the top CLEVR Money, the Blackpool, ...
Xmas Loans

Control Your Finances Through Debt Consolidation

Here at CLEVR money we realise that borrowing money is simply a ...

Are you Thinking ‘I Need Money For Christmas?’

There’s really no escaping the fact that Christmas is just around the ...
Christmas Loans On Benefits

Our Christmas Loans on Benefits are a Simple Solution

Paying for Christmas can be difficult even if you have plenty of ...
Christmas Loans On Benefits

CLEVR Money Solutions are better than Christmas Payday Loans

Here at CLEVR Money we understand the financial pressure that Christmas can ...
Xmas Loans

Paying for Christmas

I know it’s only the middle of November, but many people are ...
Christmas Loan

Christmas Saver Accounts Are Now Unlocked!

Christmas Saver Accounts Are Now Unlocked! Who's ready to start Christmas shopping?!????????????  ...

How can we help?

Some friends were chatting about a family in the papers getting into terrible ...
Emergency Christmas Loan

Why We Call Ourselves The Christmas Loans Credit Union!

We like to think of ourselves as the Christmas loans credit union. We ...
Xmas Loans

Our Xmas Loans Take the Stress out of This Time of Year

There’s really no getting away from the fact that Xmas is coming. ...
Christmas Loan

It’s Never Too Soon To Consider Our Christmas Cash Loans

If you listen very closely you can hear the gentle ringing of ...
Christmas Loan

We Provide Christmas Loans for Bad Credit

Keeping an excellent credit rating is something which we’re all advised to ...
Personal Loans For Bad Credit

Choose the Ethical, Affordable Alternative to Payday Loans

Here at CLEVR Money we realise that times are hard for lots ...
personal loan for holiday

CLEVR Money Holiday Loans To Get You Packing

It’s that time of year when you can’t help but start thinking ...

Insolvency increase hits resort hardest

More people become insolvent in Blackpool than anywhere else in the North ...
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Work Not Worry

Money worries are one of the biggest causes of stress and sleepless ...

Credit union calls for borrowers to ditch unscrupulous lenders and access £3million community fund

Lancashire credit union CLEVR Money has unveiled a £3million community loan fund ...

FCA’s high-interest crackdown welcomed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its latest plans to tackle ...

How to maximise your wedding budget

With May being the month Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the ...

Bright future for credit union’s Andrew

A credit union employee from Cleveleys has completed a prestigious training programme ...
home improvements loan

Tips for funding home improvements

Spring is finally here and it’s a great time to carry out ...

Put something away for a rainy day

Worrying about money is one of the biggest causes of stress. But ...
Online Loans

How to get the best deal when buying a new car

With spring around the corner and the release of the new registration ...

Credit union warns of ‘alarming statistics’ from new payday loan research

Leading Lancashire credit union CLEVR Money has warned of the dangers of ...
personal loan for holiday

Tips for reducing the cost of your summer holiday

On a cold, damp, February day, there’s nothing like lifting your spirits ...

Businesses can boost employees’ finances through payroll scheme

A lack of organisation can be one of the reasons people find ...
Debt Consolidation

How does debt consolidation work?

January can often feel like the bleakest of months, with the bright ...

New year’s resolutions for your money

The New Year is a great time to overhaul your life for ...

Improve your finances in the New Year

Understandably, not everyone wants to be thinking about January just yet. Not ...
Christmas Loan

Avoid a financial hangover this Christmas

The average Christmas spend per household is around £800, leaving many of ...
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Meet CLEVR Money

Credit Union unveils brand new look It’s about “people not profit” at ...
Credit card interest cap still not enough

Credit card interest cap still not enough

Mike Barry, chief executive of Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union (BFWCU) ...

Blackpool unites against loan sharks

The dangers of illegal money lending were highlighted at an awareness day ...
CLEVR Money invests in bright future with leadership scheme

CLEVR Money invests in bright future with leadership scheme

A CLEVR Money employee is one of only 20 young people in ...
CLEVR duo join the board

CLEVR duo join the board

A credit union which serves Preston and the Fylde coast has announced ...
Our Living Wage Pledge

Our Living Wage Pledge

CLEVR Money in Living Wage pledge  A not-for profit business offering savings and ...
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