About HCCU
Highland Communities Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative based in Fort William and Inverness, serving the entire Highland region.
Originating as two separate Credit Unions (Lochaber Credit Union was founded in 1999 and Inverness Credit Union in 2000), 2015 saw the merge of both Lochaber Credit Union and Inverness Credit Union – resulting in the formation of HCCU.
During the last financial year, Highland Communities Credit Union served approximately 694 active members (members over the age of 16) and around 300 junior members. Our members hold over £800,000 in savings and over £300,000 in loans.
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