Scotwest Newsletter - March 2025

Your monthly Scotwest Credit Union newsletter for the team at East Dunbartonshire Council – Please share this with your colleagues.

This newsletter can be supplied in different format, to request this please contact scraig@scotwest.co.uk

But you don’t have to be looking for a brand new car to take advantage of the Scotwest Car Loan!

Whether you are looking to get a great deal on something pre-loved or you’re treating yourself to a shiny new set of wheels, don’t forget about your credit union’s exclusive car loan!

• 7.5% representative APR (Interest Rate 7.25%)
• Loans between £10,000 – £30,000
• Scotwest will pay your dealer direct – hassle free!
• No arrangement fees or hidden costs
• Includes Free Scotwest Loan Protection Benefit for up to £15,000 – find out more on the Scotwest website.

Scotwest Members can apply online at any time using online banking on the Scotwest website.

Don’t worry if you are not already a member – you can apply and join at the same time by calling 0141 227 2390 or filling in our online membership form on the Scotwest website.

Find out more about our car loan on the Scotwest website.

Are you worried about making your money last from week to week? Would you like to feel more in control of your finances?

Money Advice Scotland have launched a Financial Capability e-Learning Module* that you can access on the Money Advice Scotland website, designed to help you improve your money management and budgeting skills.

The module will help you to create your own personal household budget and to prepare financially for the future, with lots of hints and tips around how to save money along the way. It doesn’t matter if you have never budgeted before, or would just like to improve your financial awareness – there will be something in the module for you.

Register for the module on the Money Advice Scotland website here*. You will receive a unique log-in and can work through the programme at your own pace.

If you would like further money advice, or are worried about debt, you can contact the Money Advice Scotland Helpline free on 0800 731 4722 for further help and information.

*Please note these are links to external sites. Scotwest is not responsible for the content or views expressed on them.

Could Scotwest help make a difference in your community?

“It’s the most inclusive playgroup I’ve found and makes me feel included as a dad”

"It gives my son time to play with other children his age…which I believe will help him prepare for nursery and school in the future"

"It’s great having the same faces at group each week, it gives a feeling of community”

Some of the comments shared by Home-Start Glasgow South in a lovely update on The Warm Place they run following a Community Award they received in December 2023.

Find out more hereabout our winners on our website.

To find out how to nominate a group in your local area by reading our communities webpage.

Congratulations to all the winners in the February Scotwest Lottery Draw! Especially our winner* who took away the £4,000 jackpot.

The February draw winners in full:

The Scotwest Lottery is exclusive to Scotwest members, and now pays out £9,500 in prizes every month with one lucky winner awarded a top prize of £4,000.

Entries cost just £1 each and up to 15 entries per month can be taken.

It’s easy to take part as payment for lottery entries are deducted from the savings in your Scotwest Saver Account prior to each monthly draw.

To find out more and join the Scotwest Lottery now, visit the Scotwest website.

*Winners can request that their win is not publicised.