UK Credit Unions Apex Conference Highlights Growth of Democratic Economy
What happened
The UK credit unions apex, All Together Money, held its first national conference since its rebrand in Leeds from September 11-12, 2026. During the event, Glenn Bemment of Coventry Building Society stated that the goal of the government's pledge is a fairer and more stable economy, not merely a statistic. Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, noted that the democratic economy generates over £179bn for the UK, with the money often remaining within the community where it is generated.
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Why it matters
The conference emphasized that growth in the mutual sector is an enabler of financial inclusion and transparent services. Marley added that credit unions have scope to help drive the sector's growth by working with Co-op Academies.
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Who's involved
- MarleyCEO of Co-operatives UK, speaking on the democratic economy
- Building Societies AssociationSector apex represented by the Building Societies Association
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MarleySpeculative
The growth of the democratic economy might increase community investment and financial inclusion opportunities.