Greenwich & Bexley Credit Union

We're recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer! Closing date 7th August and full details including job description and how to apply are on our website 👇
https://www.gbcreditunion.com/news.asp?ID=178

We are pleased to announce that the Greenwich & Bexley Credit Union office will be re-opening with a restricted service on Monday 6th July.

Opening hours will be 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday - and the counter will be open for loan and membership applications, PIN registrations, Engage card applications and transfers, account changes and queries. A maximum of 2 members will be allowed in the reception area at any one time.

PLEASE NOTE that in order to minimise the health risk to members and staff, we will NOT be providing a cash service - please do not come to the counter for a cash withdrawal or deposit, as we will not be handling any cash. We urge you to continue using our online withdrawal service instead.

For members who cannot use the online withdrawal service and do not have an alternative bank account or Engage card for us to transfer funds to, we have set up a new free service enabling you to easily withdraw cash from your local post office. For more information see the update on our website below.

We would like to thank all of you for your patience and forbearance over the last few months. We hope these measures will help to keep everyone safe - the threat from the coronavirus is far from over. Please continue to take care and thank you for your co-operation.

www.gbcreditunion.com

Important Service Update 19th March 2020

Due to the rapidly developing coronavirus emergency, we are adapting our services to ensure the safety of members and staff in line with the latest government advice, and to ensure that we are able to continue providing services to our members. Please note the following:

▪️From close of business on Friday 20th March until further notice the counter and office will be closed. We will be moving to remote working. If you need to contact us, please do so by email at [email protected].

▪️We are contacting all members who rely on the credit union for cash and do not have access to a bank account or Engage Card. If you fall into this category, please contact us immediately so that we can make alternative arrangements for you.

▪️The online withdrawal service will continue as normal. If you haven’t got this set up, please let us know as soon as possible.

▪️We will continue to accept loan and membership applications. Where possible, please use the online service. We will be collecting post for the time being.

▪️All other back office services including processing of loan repayments, payroll deductions, standing order payments, credit control and responding to email enquiries will continue.

▪️The AGM scheduled for 25th March has been postponed. We will advise members of alternative arrangements as soon as possible.

▪️If you have an outstanding loan and are experiencing difficulties with your repayments, please let us know as soon as possible.

We will keep members informed of any changes to these plans through the website, social media and email. Please check for further updates.

Advice and helplines:
The Money Advice Service: 0800 138 7777
National Debtline: 0808 808 4000
Engage Card helpline: 0333 202 3642

Thank you for your co-operation during this difficult period.

Please keep safe and follow the government advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/.

GBCU Board 19/3/20

Coronavirus (COVID-19) NHS advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), including what to do if you think you have it and how to reduce your chances of getting it.

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http://www.abcul.org/media-and-research/news/view/691

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National Numeracy charity's website has great ideas to inspire & encourage maths learning with children.
"Good numeracy is the best protection against unemployment, low wages & poor health." OECD, 2013

http://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/

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http://www.standard.co.uk/news/education/londoners-are-the-best-at-maths-a3223281.html

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