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A note from our CEO

14 September 2026

A note from our CEO

Welcome to our new website

A warm welcome to the new Westcountry Savings & Loans website.

We’re delighted to launch this new site, which forms the latest step in a series of upgrades we’ve been making behind the scenes.

Along with our new mobile app, which we introduced in August, the website is designed to offer a smoother, easier journey for you, our members.

These improvements have been made possible thanks to a grant from Fair4All Finance, the not-for-profit organisation working to boost financial inclusion across the UK. Their support has allowed us to upgrade our systems and develop new products at a time when supporting households across the South-West with ethical financial services matters more than ever.

Please do browse and learn more about what your credit union has to offer.  Together with our popular Family Loan and Christmas Savings Account, you’ll find details of our latest offerings, including our Homeowner Loan, which is ideal for major projects and big purchases.

Have you moved to our new app yet?

If you haven’t already, please do download our new mobile app. Our full switchover is less than two weeks away, so the clock really is ticking to put things in place and keep managing your account with ease. You’ll find download links and a step-by-step video guide on our website.

Thank you for being part of Westcountry Savings & Loans — and for being part of this exciting new chapter.

Steve Thorrington

Chief Executive, Westcountry Savings & Loans

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