Useful Links
Looking for inspiration? Explore our directory of useful free resources that might come in handy when marketing your organisation…
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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 for inspiration 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 - Wanting 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