Serve and Protect Credit Union launch latest Fixed Saver, offering a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER

 
Are you looking to earn a guaranteed return on your savings? Serve and Protect Credit Union have launched their latest fixed-rate savings account.

​Serve and Protect Credit Union (formerly Police Credit Union) are a not-for-profit organisation designed to help people in the police, prison, military, fire, and health services save money for their financial future.

• Their Fixed Saver account allows you to deposit from £1,000 up to £10,000, with a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER over a term of 12 months.

• Your savings with Serve and Protect Credit Union are also protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, covering you up to £85,000.*

By opening a Fixed Saver, you not only earn a competitive return on your savings, but you also play a vital role in providing affordable loans to those who serve and protect the nation.

Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!

It's available on a first-come-first-served basis, so act fast. The product is available throughout May 2024 and just requires you to complete a simple application online.

Please Note: If you are not already a member of Serve and Protect, you can still apply, but you will have to do so by the 29th of May 2024.

To apply or learn more about the Fixed Saver, visit: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/fixed-saver/

Serve & Protect Credit Union - May online webinars and Smile & Save podcast

 

Free financial webinars this May from Serve and Protect - don't miss out!

🛒 Managing the Cost of Living

👤 Domestic Violence - The Financial Impact

✍️ Budgeting & Spending

🚀 Boost Your Credit Score

🔍 What Lenders Look For

🔗 Register: https://sandpcu.co.uk/webinars

Episode 2 of the Smile and Save Podcast is here, brought to you by Serve and Protect. Discover the importance of financial resilience in this short episode 🎧

🔗 Listen here: https://sandpcu.co.uk/m/smileandsavepod

Stress Awareness Month - Are money worries creating stress in your life?

However much you owe, the sooner you begin to tackle it, the sooner you solve it.

Hereford: Home Upgrade Grant

The threshold for energy-saving home improvements to properties across Herefordshire, not on the mains gas & hard to heat has changed so more people can now take advantage of the scheme. For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Stress Awareness Month - Is debt making you feel that everything is out of control and there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it?

Seek help through your CoC, Padre and Welfare Officers.

Hampshire: Hampshire County Council money worries

Please click on the link below to access the HCC website that provides vital information for our families who may be struggling due to the cost of living crisis with lots of useful links.

Money worries (connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk)

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hereford: Household Support Fund Information

The Household Support Fund, funded by the Department of Work and Pensions continues to offer support to households that are most in need.

To learn more about the Household Support Fund, eligibility, and application details please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Housing webinars for Service Personnel and their families - 21st April to 30th June every Sunday evening 1900hrs

 

To book your place use the QR code above or visit www.militarymortgageadvice.co.uk/webinars

Folkestone: Armed Forces Veterans Support Group at the Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of Each Month

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Stress Awareness Month - It's tempting to just not think about debt

It's tempting to just not think about debt - it can be uncomfortable and can make you feel guilty, depressed, stressed - or even hopeless.
But sorting money problems out can help you to feel better - and stay well.

Serve and Protect's new Cash ISA

 

Introducing Serve and Protect Credit Union's new Fixed Cash ISA account! 💼💰

The account offers a guaranteed tax-free return of 4% AER for the 2024/25 tax year so it could be a great opportunity for you to grow your savings.

​Learn more at https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/cash-isa/

Discover My Benefits - discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?

Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out?

To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.

North Yorkshire: Apply for a Childminder start-up grant

Contact North Yorkshire Council Families Information Service: fis.information@northyorks.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Want up to £2,000 for Childcare?

 
You can claim up to £2000 per child, per year towards the costs of childcare with Tax Free Childcare.

To find out more visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Royal Wootton Bassett: New banking hub at The Post Office

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Annual Council Tax Information

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Households will receive their annual Council Tax bills in the coming days.

Have a query about your bill? Check our FAQs!

Use our online form to contact the Council Tax team directly.

If you are struggling to stay on top of your bills, support is available. Find out about the Council Tax reduction scheme and other grants on our Cost-of-Living support hub.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Serve & Protect Credit Union - credit and borrowing videos & financial blog

 

• Credit and borrowing videos

​Accessing affordable credit should not be complicated. The team at Serve and Protect Credit Union are here to explain all things credit and borrowing

Watch Serve and Protect Credit Union's credit and borrowing videos here - https://sandpcu.co.uk/videos-credit-borrowing

• Financial blog

Does your credit score need some help?

Serve and Protect Credit Union are here with 10 simple tips to improve your credit score, giving you better options should you need financial support.

• 10 tips to improve your credit score

https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/news/10-tips-to-improve-credit-score/

​Armed Forces Pension Schemes - Pension savings tax changes and the 2015 Pension remedy

 

A newsletter has today been published on the Armed Forces Pension Schemes Gov.uk website, providing guidance on:

​1. Pensions Savings tax and the latest changes

2. Pensions Savings tax and the 2015 Pension Remedy

Links to supporting guidance and sources of further advice can be found on pages 13-15 of the publication.

Please go to this LINK to view the newsletter, or to Armed forces pensions - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)​ for all AFPS-related information and guidance.​

Hereford: Home Energy Savers Initiative

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The Home Energy Savers initiative has been launched to help residents keep warm.

The scheme will lead to home energy assessments & installations of energy efficient measures such as insulation & low carbon technologies.

Click here for further information available from Herefordshire Council website

Phone: 0800 677 1432 or

Email: khw.advicecentre@yesenergysolutions.co.uk 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.