On Thursday, 15th October 2026, West-Midlands Credit Union will proudly stand with financial cooperatives around the world to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2026.
In its 78th year of this global celebration, the relevance and impact of credit unions is immense. We are celebrating and thanking all our volunteers, members, staff and communities for making us who we are and weaving us into the culture of this island.
Since inception, credit unions have operated and thrived on the ethos of “people helping people”. This is not just a slogan, but a catalyst for change and betterment of our communities. At West-Midlands Credit Union, everything we do-from providing loans and mortgages to awarding bursaries and community grants- supports the local communities we serve.
The year gone has been a significant year, where credit unions have achieved a lot. Driven by our focus of community needs and the welfare of our communities, our presence has added to making a tangible difference where we are “Digital when you want it, in-person when you need it”.
John Doyle, CEO of West-Midlands Credit Union said, “For 60 years West-Midlands Credit Union has been proudly supporting our local communities and serving a strong membership of over 80,000 individuals. Our commitment to community is steadfast, as demonstrated by our contributions to nearly 200 community groups in 2026 through our sponsorships and Community Support Fund. Being part of the €8 Million in community support given out by credit unions on the island of Ireland, our success is measured by the wellbeing of our communities and the financial wellbeing of our members.
International Credit Union Day is a celebration of you, our volunteers, members, staff and communities and it provides a great opportunity to come together and celebrate the cooperative spirit.
We look forward to celebrating this special day with you and continuing our shared journey towards a more prosperous world.
West-Midlands Credit Union - Your Community, Your Credit Union
West-Midlands Credit Union Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
