HSSCU Scholarship 2024 Winner Announcement

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We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Scholarships. Congratulations to those who have been selected to receive a share of €50,000 towards their third-level education!   Once again, we received a high volume of applications, reflecting the strong interest in the education support we provide to our members. Our judging panel faced…

Credit Unions are SDG Ambassadors

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Explained The SDGs are a global initiative aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges our world faces today. These 17 goals focus on ending poverty, protecting the planet, promoting education, and ensuring prosperity for all. The SDGs guide efforts to achieve a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world….

ILCU Back to School Research 2024

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The 2024 research has found that 62% of parents say that covering the cost of back to school is a financial burden, a decline of 10% on the 2023 figure of 72%.   The total Back to School spend in 2024 stands at €1,086 per child for primary school parents and €1,401 per child for…

University Hospital Limerick Bike Pump

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We are proud to have sponsored our second heavy-duty bicycle pump to University Hospital Limerick for their cycle hub. HSSCU aims to assist the hospital in promoting sustainable and active travel among staff. We are proud to be involved in encouraging active travel at the hospital.   Sustainability At HSSCU We pride ourselves on meeting…

Credit Unions top the Ireland RepTrak® 2024 study

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Credit unions have been ranked as the most reputable organisation in Ireland, topping the Ireland RepTrak® 2024 study ranking for the second consecutive year. With an overall score of 84.2, credit unions were the only organisation to attain an excellent score this year, ranking first in four out of seven of the key drivers of…

St James’s Hospital Cycling Support

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Recently, we were delighted to support the staff at St. James’s Hospital in Dublin by sponsoring a heavy-duty bicycle pump for their cycle hub. By doing this, HSSCU aims to promote sustainable and active travel among the staff. We are proud to be involved in encouraging active travel at the hospital. Here is what Barry…

Kredit Spring/Summer 2024

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The latest edition of Kredit Spring/Summer 2024 is now available. Kredit is our twice-yearly newsletter to HSSCU members and is delivered with account statements.   You can read the latest edition of Kredit here: HSSCU Kredit Spring/Summer 2024   In this edition we talk about:   The HSSCU Beehives Member’s Environmental Projects St. James’s Hospital…

InBusiness Recognition Awards – Chambers Ireland 2024

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Credit Unions were recognised for their commitment to communities and their members at the Chambers Ireland InBusiness Recognition Awards in Clontarf Castle Hotel last Thursday, coming away as the 2024 Brand of the Year for the recent ‘For You’ brand campaign. HSSCU is proud to be a part of this achievement through our work with…

Over 70,000 Members

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We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone: our membership has now surpassed 70,000 members! This achievement fills us with immense pride and gratitude, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you, both our longstanding members and those who have recently joined us.   Welcoming New Members Over…