West-Midlands Credit Union is delighted to announce Junior Savers Week 2026: A Week of Fun, Facts, and Future Finances, which will run from Monday 5th of October to Sunday 11th of October 2026. This nationwide Credit Union initiative is specially designed to promote positive saving habits and financial education among young members aged from 5 - 12 years old in a fun and engaging way.
Start Saving with Your Little One Today!
Give your child a head start on great money habits with West-Midlands Credit Union. It’s never too early to start saving together with your local credit union!
The documentation required to open a Junior/Minor Account is available HERE or drop into any of our local branches and speak to a member of the team.
Savings Tips
1. Open a Savings Account in Their Name
Set up a junior account with your local credit union or bank. Having their own account makes saving feel real and exciting.
2. Use Clear Goals
Help them pick something to save for (a toy, trip, or long-term goal) so they understand why saving matters.
3. Match Their Savings
Offer to “match” a portion of what they save. This motivates them and shows the benefit of saving regularly.
4. Give Allowances in Small Notes or Coins
Hand out their pocket money in smaller amounts so they can physically divide it between spending, saving, and sharing.
5. Celebrate Milestones
Praise or reward them when they reach savings goals - it reinforces the habit and makes saving fun.
The Big Junior Savers Week Quiz 2026!
Open to all ages. Test your knowledge and be in with a chance to win a One4All voucher.
- Quiz Opens: October 5th at 9:00am
- Quiz Closes: October 11th at 11:59pm
Competition for Schools
Alongside classroom tools, A Samsung Tablet is up for grabs for one lucky class. All classes that register will be entered into a draw. One school can have multiple classes enter. You can register by clicking the "School Registration Form" HERE
Research shows that money habits formed in childhood can have long-lasting effects. It is never too early to begin learning good financial habits.
John Doyle, CEO, West-Midlands Credit Union commented:
“Helping children build a healthy relationship with money early on sets them up for a lifetime of success. That foundational education is exactly what Credit Unions stand for. Through Junior Savers Week, we are teaming up with local schools and families to make financial learning accessible, engaging, and genuinely impactful for every child in our community.”
This Junior Savers Week help your child build smart money habits and a brighter financial future.
Open a Junior Saver account, take part in fun activities, and learn how easy (and rewarding!) saving can be.
Pick up a “Dream it, Save it, Draw it” chart in your local branch today.
A fun, creative activity to help young savers turn their goals into reality. Children can draw what they’re saving for, set a savings goal and track their progress as they get closer to making their dream a reality.
West-Midlands Credit Union is here to support your family every step of the way - now and in the future.
Get involved today and start your child’s saving journey!
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