Useful Links
Looking for inspiration? Explore our directory of useful free resources that might come in handy when marketing your organisation…
Marketing
Credit Union
Social Enterprise
UnSplash - Don’t get caught out by using images you don’t have the rights to! Unsplash has a library of free stock images for use in promotional pieces e.g. emails, blogs, leaflets, posters.
Canva - Free & easy graphic design tool, perfect for all skill sets from beginners to experts.
Chat GPT - This AI chat bot is useful when writing copy for social media, blog posts, website content, etc
Emoji DB - An emoji keyboard - perfect for planning social media posts via desktop.
Grammarly - Not the strongest copywriter? Don’t worry - install Grammarly on your desktop and it will flag any grammatical or spelling mistakes.
Google Garage Digital Marketing Courses - Jus want to learn the basics? Google offers a range of free marketing courses to help get you on the right track.
Stop Loan Sharks - If you work for a credit union, you probably already know about the IMLT. They regularly share useful articles which are great for circulation amongst younger members. They also run their own campaigns, encouraging CUs to participate
Which? Money - It’s important to provide your members with up-to-date financial education and Which? is a great site to find content.
Money Saving Expert - It’s important to provide your members with up to date financial education, MSE is a great site to find content.
Co-op News - Co-op news is a great outlet that often shares credit union news related to the cooperative sector.
Financial Jargon Dictionary - The financial industry is full of words and phrases that the average person won’t be familiar with. Make sure you know the difference between consolidation and an IVA with this FCA jargon buster.
FCA Social Media Guide - In a highly-regulated industry, we need to be aware of compliance in our promotional materials. It’s crucial that you make yourself aware of the FCA guidelines to avoid being penalised.
There are plenty of sites to find quality content that will resonate with your audience. For example, Step Change, Fair4All Finance, ABCUL, Money & Mental Health, GamCare, and Citizens Advice.
Social Enterprise UK - SEUK is your social enterprise directory! All UK Social Enterprises are listed on their site, as well as the sector’s latest news and stats.
Pioneers Post - Looking for social sector news, events and updates? Pioneers Post is the place to go.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs - The SSE runs courses and offers resources specifically for the Social Enterprise sector.
Take inspiration from the larger, more reputable charities e.g. Mind UK, The Four Day Week, Step Change.
Co-op News - As well as credit union updates, Co-op news is a great place to find social sector news and wins.