A Blueprint to Double Credit Union Lending by 2030 - NI Webinar

Join NestEgg for the exclusive launch of our groundbreaking white paper: "A Blueprint to Double Credit Union Lending by 2030."

With 9 million people declined for credit in 2023 and another 5 million too afraid to apply, the opportunity for credit unions to grow their loan books has never been greater.

Drawing on unprecedented insights from £1.5 billion in annual lending decisions across 50+ credit unions, NestEgg’s white paper outlines a roadmap to scale sector lending to £4 billion by 2030 – all while staying true to the co-operative mission of building financial resilience.

Be among the first to hear the data shaping the future of ethical lending in Northern Ireland. We’ll examine the paradox of high membership (34% of adults) but low loan-to-asset ratios (31 vs 57% in England), despite holding half of UK credit union assets. And with the Credit Union (Modernisation and Reform) consultation now closed, Northern Ireland is positioned to unlock growth and this event will help you navigate the opportunities to bring more benefits to even more members.

What you'll discover

✅ Unmatched data insights: Learn from the UK's largest dataset of credit union lending decisions with a focus on insights from Northern Ireland

✅ Risk & reward: Evidence-based strategies to reduce arrears while expanding reach

✅ Partnership models: Proven approaches including bank referrals

✅ Policy recommendations: Regulatory changes to unlock growth

✅ Case studies: Success stories from fast-growing credit unions

✅ The Credit Union difference: How the localised and co-operative model de-risks lending in Northern Ireland

Who Should Attend

🏦 Credit union leadership

📊 Financial inclusion advocates and stakeholders

🏛️ Policymakers & regulators

🏠 Social Housing Providers

🎓 Researchers & Think Tanks