Newcastle and Tyneside Credit Unions
Credit Unions are cooperative financial institutions that are owned by their members and promote the safe use of money as well as providing financial services to the community.
In Newcastle upon Tyne there are a great number of credit unions that offer the people of Newcastle many options for the protection of their money and unbiased knowledge of financial services.
Here are just a few to be found in and around the city of Newcastle.
Moneywise Credit Union
Moneywise Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions across Newcastle and Tyne and Wear with nineteen offices found across the city.
Established in 2003, Moneywise Credit Union has over 4500 members with an overall asset value of £2.5million.
Central Address:
Moneywise Credit Union
Room 31
Civic Centre
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PP
Tel: 0191 211 6983
Northumberland Credit Union
Northumberland Credit Union has been going for a few years now, and (as of September 2009) has 386 members with £67,900 in savings and £36,800 out on loan.
For those on low incomes that need access to money quickly and wish to enjoy the ability of low loan amounts, then the Northumberland Credit Union is a place where you can enjoy great financial support both through loans and other services.
Address:
Northumberland Credit Union
37 Shields Road
Morpeth
NE61 2SA
Tel: 01670 503 666
Elswick & Cruddas Park Credit Union
Found off Elswick Road near Elswick Park, the Elswick & Cruddas Park Credit Union is a small and friendly credit union that supports its members through thrifty management and clever financial support.
Address:
Elswick & Cruddas Park Credit Union
Cruddas Park
Westmorland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7QZ
Tel: 0191 272 7760
Ace Credit Union Services
Ace Credit Union Services is a national credit union that has been established in the Newcastle area for a few years now.
Not only does Ace Credit provide many great financial options for saving and borrowing money, it also offers great workshops for saving money both in the short- and long- term.
Address:
Ace Credit Union Services
2 Chirton Wynd
Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2PW
Tel: 0191 224 4061
Northern Oak Credit Union
Northern Oak is one of the smaller credit unions in the city, and is a helpful union for those that cannot get credit elsewhere.
Through clever saving and great loan opportunities, Northern Oak Credit Union offers its members financial support and services. 
Address:
Northern Oak Credit Union
72 Howard Street
North Shields
Tyne and Wear NE30 1AF