At Scotwest, we recognise the important role we can play within society. Across these pages you will find information and updates on Scotwest’s commitment to continue growing in a manner that is considerate of our Members and their communities:

Scotwest is dedicated to our Members and we aim to improve our relationships within our communities, our environment and the people around us.

  • The Scotwest Community Awards offers grants to organisations nominated by our Members to support the work they are doing in their local communities.
  • We’re Bringing Scotwest to your Community. visiting local hubs and centres to answer questions, and introduce the benefits of saving and borrowing with Scotwest to everyone across our Common Bond
  • The Director’s Charity Awards is an annual donation to a charity chosen by one of our Members chosen by random draw every January.
  • With our Take Control of Your Financial Life pages we have worked with the Money Advice Service to provide a wealth of articles on everything from why and how to save to when it’s the right time to borrow and how to speak to young people about their money.
  • If you receive a paper Annual Statement from Scotwest you could consider Going Paper Free to help reduce the impact your credit union has on the environment (as well as saving us money!)
  • Scotwest In Schools branches can be run in nurseries, and primary and secondary schools across the west of Scotland, Stirling, Perth & Kinross, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway and Highlands, introducing young people to the importance of savings.
  • The team at Scotwest Supports a number of causes that are important to them through regular internal fundraising events.

Scotwest is where communities count