Llangatwg Credit Union

Gwenda Thomas AM was delighted to open the new Credit Union at Llangatwg Comprehensive School this afternoon.

'This is a fantastic opportunity for our young people to learn about the importance of saving their money in a safe and responsible way. I am very impressed with the number of children who have given up their free time to be trained as tellers, along with the commitment shown by the members of Neath Port Talbot Credit Union, the Head Teacher Mr Roger Skilton and his staff.'

Brian Warlow of Neath Port Talbot Credit Union and his colleague Clare, were also in attendance to demonstrate their involvement with the school and the pupils.

'We cannot set up a credit union within a school unless we are invited in by the headteacher,' explained Mr. Warlow. 'Mr. Skilton, his staff and the children have been very keen to get involved with the scheme and now we hope to reach our goal of 1000 school children on our books very soon with new members from Llangatwg.'