A credit union that provides services in Cumbria has changed its named.
Pennine Credit Union is now known as Northern Community Bank.
Founded over 40 years ago, it began as a small savings club and has grown into a financial co-operative with tens of thousands of account holders in Cumbria, East Lancashire, Preston, Lancaster and beyond.
The decision to change the name comes as more than a third of account holders now live outside the community bank’s original heartland.
CEO Kathryn Fogg said: “After we expanded our services across Lancashire and into Cumbria we understood we needed to be more inclusive to all the communities we serve.”
The rebrand also sees the organisation move away from the term ‘credit union’, which some people still associate with barriers or bureaucracy.
The new name is designed to be simpler and more inclusive.
Despite the new look, the organisation said its founding values will remain unchanged.
Northern Community Bank provides savings accounts, personal loans, and budgeting support — all free from hidden fees or gimmicks.
As a not-for-profit organisation, it avoids one-size-fits-all approaches, offering personalised solutions that remove unnecessary obstacles.
