Lewisham Plus Credit Union
@lewishamplus.bsky.social
LPCU is a financial cooperative owned and run by its members. We provide ethical savings and loans to those living in the boroughs of Lewisham and Bromley.
Thought your biscuits looked smaller?🍫 It's not just you, it's #Shrinkflation.
You're getting less for your money. We know it's tough. If you're feeling the squeeze, your credit union is here to support you.
You're getting less for your money. We know it's tough. If you're feeling the squeeze, your credit union is here to support you.
Shrinkflation: the brands charging you more for less - Which?
Which? reveals which groceries have shrunk and which are lacking key ingredients as inflation takes off again
www.which.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thought your biscuits looked smaller?🍫 It's not just you, it's #Shrinkflation.
You're getting less for your money. We know it's tough. If you're feeling the squeeze, your credit union is here to support you.
You're getting less for your money. We know it's tough. If you're feeling the squeeze, your credit union is here to support you.
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Did you know the Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that’s independently calculated each year based on the cost of living?
Share to spread the word!
Let’s grow the movement for decent employment: www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit
#LivingWageWeek
Share to spread the word!
Let’s grow the movement for decent employment: www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit
#LivingWageWeek
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Did you know the Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that’s independently calculated each year based on the cost of living?
Share to spread the word!
Let’s grow the movement for decent employment: www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit
#LivingWageWeek
Share to spread the word!
Let’s grow the movement for decent employment: www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit
#LivingWageWeek
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⏰ Insecure work can make planning a life and a budget almost impossible
Our Living Hours scheme is a practical way for employers to help provide security and stability for their staff.
Take the next step to support your staff this #LivingWageWeek: http://www.livingwage.org.uk/living-hours
Our Living Hours scheme is a practical way for employers to help provide security and stability for their staff.
Take the next step to support your staff this #LivingWageWeek: http://www.livingwage.org.uk/living-hours
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⏰ Insecure work can make planning a life and a budget almost impossible
Our Living Hours scheme is a practical way for employers to help provide security and stability for their staff.
Take the next step to support your staff this #LivingWageWeek: http://www.livingwage.org.uk/living-hours
Our Living Hours scheme is a practical way for employers to help provide security and stability for their staff.
Take the next step to support your staff this #LivingWageWeek: http://www.livingwage.org.uk/living-hours
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It's #DiscoverCreativeCareers month💫
There's so many roles across the creative industries, but young people aren't aware of them!
That's why @london.gov.uk has partnered with industry leaders to make 6 short films for young people📽️
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
There's so many roles across the creative industries, but young people aren't aware of them!
That's why @london.gov.uk has partnered with industry leaders to make 6 short films for young people📽️
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It's #DiscoverCreativeCareers month💫
There's so many roles across the creative industries, but young people aren't aware of them!
That's why @london.gov.uk has partnered with industry leaders to make 6 short films for young people📽️
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
There's so many roles across the creative industries, but young people aren't aware of them!
That's why @london.gov.uk has partnered with industry leaders to make 6 short films for young people📽️
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
There's a new, discreet way to get help and report loan sharks🦈
The @slsengland.bsky.social team is now on WhatsApp💬 Send a message to 07700 102773 for confidential support (9-5, Mon-Fri)🤳
Don't suffer in silence. Help is available.
The @slsengland.bsky.social team is now on WhatsApp💬 Send a message to 07700 102773 for confidential support (9-5, Mon-Fri)🤳
Don't suffer in silence. Help is available.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
There's a new, discreet way to get help and report loan sharks🦈
The @slsengland.bsky.social team is now on WhatsApp💬 Send a message to 07700 102773 for confidential support (9-5, Mon-Fri)🤳
Don't suffer in silence. Help is available.
The @slsengland.bsky.social team is now on WhatsApp💬 Send a message to 07700 102773 for confidential support (9-5, Mon-Fri)🤳
Don't suffer in silence. Help is available.
Colder, darker nights can be lonely. If you or someone you know needs a warm, welcoming space in #Bromley this winter, there's a place for you❄️🧣☕
Find a list of all local 'Warm Centres' here:
www.bromley.gov.uk/community-li...
Find a list of all local 'Warm Centres' here:
www.bromley.gov.uk/community-li...
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Colder, darker nights can be lonely. If you or someone you know needs a warm, welcoming space in #Bromley this winter, there's a place for you❄️🧣☕
Find a list of all local 'Warm Centres' here:
www.bromley.gov.uk/community-li...
Find a list of all local 'Warm Centres' here:
www.bromley.gov.uk/community-li...
Looks like a great session💡
Sometimes the most difficult discussions wield the best outcomes 🗣️
Sometimes the most difficult discussions wield the best outcomes 🗣️
🎙️ As part of #TalkMoneyWeek, on 6 Nov at 13.00 hear Sam at Ygam share his powerful story of gambling harm starting at age 16. Learn the signs and #StartTheConversation.
🧠 Trigger Warning: Includes discussion of suicide, gambling products & mental health
Register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-money...
🧠 Trigger Warning: Includes discussion of suicide, gambling products & mental health
Register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-money...
Talk Money Week: From Harm to Hope - A Journey Through Gambling Recovery
A dedicated programme of online events for Money Guiders exploring key money topics, practitioner wellbeing, and the power of conversations.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Looks like a great session💡
Sometimes the most difficult discussions wield the best outcomes 🗣️
Sometimes the most difficult discussions wield the best outcomes 🗣️
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Finding it hard to talk about money?🤝
This #TalkMoneyWeek, we're breaking the silence. Talking openly about our finances, worries, goals and questions, is the first step to feeling more in control & less stressed✅
Looking for support? Visit the NHS help page:
www.nhs.uk/mental-healt...
This #TalkMoneyWeek, we're breaking the silence. Talking openly about our finances, worries, goals and questions, is the first step to feeling more in control & less stressed✅
Looking for support? Visit the NHS help page:
www.nhs.uk/mental-healt...
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Finding it hard to talk about money?🤝
This #TalkMoneyWeek, we're breaking the silence. Talking openly about our finances, worries, goals and questions, is the first step to feeling more in control & less stressed✅
Looking for support? Visit the NHS help page:
www.nhs.uk/mental-healt...
This #TalkMoneyWeek, we're breaking the silence. Talking openly about our finances, worries, goals and questions, is the first step to feeling more in control & less stressed✅
Looking for support? Visit the NHS help page:
www.nhs.uk/mental-healt...
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Check out the online budget planner from Citizens Advice here ⤵️ www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-mon... #Budgeting #FinancialPlanning #TalkMoneyWeek
Budgeting
Find out how to work out your budget and what to do if you’re struggling to pay your bills.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Check out the online budget planner from Citizens Advice here ⤵️ www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-mon... #Budgeting #FinancialPlanning #TalkMoneyWeek
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Women ‘are less comfortable talking about money than men’. 🔍
According to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), just 39% of women feel comfortable talking about financial matters.
https://bit.ly/4hJzZS7
#TalkMoneyWeek #TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #Money
According to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), just 39% of women feel comfortable talking about financial matters.
https://bit.ly/4hJzZS7
#TalkMoneyWeek #TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #Money
Women ‘are less comfortable talking about money than men’
Over-55s are also tight-lipped on financial matters.
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Women ‘are less comfortable talking about money than men’. 🔍
According to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), just 39% of women feel comfortable talking about financial matters.
https://bit.ly/4hJzZS7
#TalkMoneyWeek #TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #Money
According to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), just 39% of women feel comfortable talking about financial matters.
https://bit.ly/4hJzZS7
#TalkMoneyWeek #TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #Money
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It’s #TalkMoneyWeek 💬 and this year's theme is 'Start the Conversation'
Start the conversation with those you love - help them understand what matters most.
Planning ahead might mean thinking about;
🧓 Care costs
✒️ Enduring Power of Attorney,
⚰️ or a pre-paid funeral.
Start the conversation with those you love - help them understand what matters most.
Planning ahead might mean thinking about;
🧓 Care costs
✒️ Enduring Power of Attorney,
⚰️ or a pre-paid funeral.
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It’s #TalkMoneyWeek 💬 and this year's theme is 'Start the Conversation'
Start the conversation with those you love - help them understand what matters most.
Planning ahead might mean thinking about;
🧓 Care costs
✒️ Enduring Power of Attorney,
⚰️ or a pre-paid funeral.
Start the conversation with those you love - help them understand what matters most.
Planning ahead might mean thinking about;
🧓 Care costs
✒️ Enduring Power of Attorney,
⚰️ or a pre-paid funeral.
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If you #DoOneThing this #TalkMoneyWeek, use our special resource created alongside Just Finance Foundation, to open up conversations about money in your classroom.
The activities and prompts get young learners thinking about money safety and smart financial choices!
👉 bit.ly/PNTalkMoney
#edusky
The activities and prompts get young learners thinking about money safety and smart financial choices!
👉 bit.ly/PNTalkMoney
#edusky
November 4, 2024 at 10:09 AM
If you #DoOneThing this #TalkMoneyWeek, use our special resource created alongside Just Finance Foundation, to open up conversations about money in your classroom.
The activities and prompts get young learners thinking about money safety and smart financial choices!
👉 bit.ly/PNTalkMoney
#edusky
The activities and prompts get young learners thinking about money safety and smart financial choices!
👉 bit.ly/PNTalkMoney
#edusky
It’s part 3 of our #SpookyScams series this halloween🚨🎃
Beware of ghoulishly good deals online. Scammers lure you with bargain prices for items that don't exist, turning your dream purchase into a real nightmare🛍️💰
www.met.police.uk/advice/advic...
Beware of ghoulishly good deals online. Scammers lure you with bargain prices for items that don't exist, turning your dream purchase into a real nightmare🛍️💰
www.met.police.uk/advice/advic...
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It’s part 3 of our #SpookyScams series this halloween🚨🎃
Beware of ghoulishly good deals online. Scammers lure you with bargain prices for items that don't exist, turning your dream purchase into a real nightmare🛍️💰
www.met.police.uk/advice/advic...
Beware of ghoulishly good deals online. Scammers lure you with bargain prices for items that don't exist, turning your dream purchase into a real nightmare🛍️💰
www.met.police.uk/advice/advic...
It’s part 2 of our #SpookyScams series this halloween🚨🎃
Watch out for phantom job offers that seem like a dream but are actually a financial nightmare💻💡
www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
Watch out for phantom job offers that seem like a dream but are actually a financial nightmare💻💡
www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It’s part 2 of our #SpookyScams series this halloween🚨🎃
Watch out for phantom job offers that seem like a dream but are actually a financial nightmare💻💡
www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
Watch out for phantom job offers that seem like a dream but are actually a financial nightmare💻💡
www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
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This half term I'm funding free holiday activities all over London to give young Londoners the chance to thrive.
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This half term I'm funding free holiday activities all over London to give young Londoners the chance to thrive.
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
From sports and creative workshops to youth clubs & community events, free activities keep young people inspired and connected.
See what’s on near you: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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Born #OnThisDay in 1930 was Gladys West. As a mathematician and computer programmer, West created an accurate model of the Earth's shape, and her work on satellite geodesic modelling laid the foundations for GPS technology. #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth https://bbc.in/4nsn0FA
100 Women: Gladys West - the 'hidden figure' of GPS
Gladys West was instrumental in developing the mathematics behind GPS - but until now her story has remained untold.
bbc.in
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1930 was Gladys West. As a mathematician and computer programmer, West created an accurate model of the Earth's shape, and her work on satellite geodesic modelling laid the foundations for GPS technology. #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth https://bbc.in/4nsn0FA
It’s part 1 of our #SpookyScams series this halloween🚨🎃
Watch out for energy deals offering ""too good to be true"" savings on your bills. They're designed to drain your account, not save you money💸⚠️
energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-to-spot-...
Watch out for energy deals offering ""too good to be true"" savings on your bills. They're designed to drain your account, not save you money💸⚠️
energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-to-spot-...
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It’s part 1 of our #SpookyScams series this halloween🚨🎃
Watch out for energy deals offering ""too good to be true"" savings on your bills. They're designed to drain your account, not save you money💸⚠️
energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-to-spot-...
Watch out for energy deals offering ""too good to be true"" savings on your bills. They're designed to drain your account, not save you money💸⚠️
energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-to-spot-...
October half term sorted! ✅🎃
This half term , South East London is all about spooky fun, gaming quests, and historical explorations. See what spooky goings on are happening next week👇
This half term , South East London is all about spooky fun, gaming quests, and historical explorations. See what spooky goings on are happening next week👇
Fun things to do in south east London this Halloween half term
There’s plenty to do in south east London this October half term to keep the kids entertained.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
October half term sorted! ✅🎃
This half term , South East London is all about spooky fun, gaming quests, and historical explorations. See what spooky goings on are happening next week👇
This half term , South East London is all about spooky fun, gaming quests, and historical explorations. See what spooky goings on are happening next week👇
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're shining a light on Black LGBTQIA+ activists who are making a real difference in their communities and inspiring others along the way! 🌈👇
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October 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're shining a light on Black LGBTQIA+ activists who are making a real difference in their communities and inspiring others along the way! 🌈👇
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Think you can spot a scam? 🤔 They're getting trickier.
This Scams Awareness Week we’re sharing simple tips and signs to help you stay one step ahead.
Head over to our website for our advice ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
#ScamAware
This Scams Awareness Week we’re sharing simple tips and signs to help you stay one step ahead.
Head over to our website for our advice ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
#ScamAware
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Think you can spot a scam? 🤔 They're getting trickier.
This Scams Awareness Week we’re sharing simple tips and signs to help you stay one step ahead.
Head over to our website for our advice ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
#ScamAware
This Scams Awareness Week we’re sharing simple tips and signs to help you stay one step ahead.
Head over to our website for our advice ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
#ScamAware
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Before you click 'buy' on that online bargain, you should check:
✅ Is there a UK address?
✅ Is the return policy easy to find on the site?
✅ What do independent reviewers say?
Be #ScamAware and stay on the lookout for dropshipping scams ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
✅ Is there a UK address?
✅ Is the return policy easy to find on the site?
✅ What do independent reviewers say?
Be #ScamAware and stay on the lookout for dropshipping scams ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
October 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Before you click 'buy' on that online bargain, you should check:
✅ Is there a UK address?
✅ Is the return policy easy to find on the site?
✅ What do independent reviewers say?
Be #ScamAware and stay on the lookout for dropshipping scams ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
✅ Is there a UK address?
✅ Is the return policy easy to find on the site?
✅ What do independent reviewers say?
Be #ScamAware and stay on the lookout for dropshipping scams ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nvxk0u
Navigating rising food prices can be challenging, but there are many ways to take control of your grocery budget!🛒🧀🥕
Tap the carousel to learn more and tell us, what's your most effective tip for cutting down food costs?
Tap the carousel to learn more and tell us, what's your most effective tip for cutting down food costs?
October 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Navigating rising food prices can be challenging, but there are many ways to take control of your grocery budget!🛒🧀🥕
Tap the carousel to learn more and tell us, what's your most effective tip for cutting down food costs?
Tap the carousel to learn more and tell us, what's your most effective tip for cutting down food costs?
The daily dilemma: do I dress for the 2 minutes of sunshine or the 4 hours of drizzle?☔
It's officially 'big coat and sunglasses' season in South London!🕶
It's officially 'big coat and sunglasses' season in South London!🕶
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The daily dilemma: do I dress for the 2 minutes of sunshine or the 4 hours of drizzle?☔
It's officially 'big coat and sunglasses' season in South London!🕶
It's officially 'big coat and sunglasses' season in South London!🕶
Running a charity or community group in Lewisham or Bromley?📍
We offer simple, secure accounts for organisations to help you manage your funds...
✅ Easy deposits
✅ Dual signatory for withdrawals
✅ Earn dividends
Choose a financial partner that cares👇
pluscu.co.uk/accounts-for...
We offer simple, secure accounts for organisations to help you manage your funds...
✅ Easy deposits
✅ Dual signatory for withdrawals
✅ Earn dividends
Choose a financial partner that cares👇
pluscu.co.uk/accounts-for...
October 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Running a charity or community group in Lewisham or Bromley?📍
We offer simple, secure accounts for organisations to help you manage your funds...
✅ Easy deposits
✅ Dual signatory for withdrawals
✅ Earn dividends
Choose a financial partner that cares👇
pluscu.co.uk/accounts-for...
We offer simple, secure accounts for organisations to help you manage your funds...
✅ Easy deposits
✅ Dual signatory for withdrawals
✅ Earn dividends
Choose a financial partner that cares👇
pluscu.co.uk/accounts-for...
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