Connecting with the Community: Summer Events 2025
- CroydonPlus
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
Over the past few weeks, the CroydonPlus team has been out and about across the borough, taking part in three fantastic local events: the New Addington Carnival, Mitcham Carnival, and the South Norwood Festival. Each event was a brilliant opportunity to meet residents, share information about our services and celebrate the vibrant communities we proudly serve.
We began at the New Addington Carnival, where we received a warm and enthusiastic welcome. It was a great chance to connect with local residents, chat with members and introduce new faces to the credit union. As always, the New Addington community showed strong support and we were glad to be part of such a well-loved event.
Next, we attended the Mitcham Carnival, which brought together families and community groups from across the area. Our team was on hand to talk about ethical savings, affordable loans and how CroydonPlus supports financial wellbeing. With entertainment, food and community spirit in full flow, it was another fantastic day to be out meeting people.
We wrapped up at the South Norwood Festival, which delivered a lively mix of music, culture and community stalls. The festival attracted a diverse crowd and gave us another great platform to raise awareness about our services and answer questions about how credit unions work.
Across all three events one message was clear, people are looking for financial services they can trust - especially during challenging times! These events gave us the chance to speak directly with the community, offer guidance and show how CroydonPlus provides a real alternative to high-cost lenders and traditional banks.
A huge thank you to the organisers of each event, and to everyone who took the time to visit our stand, ask questions
or simply say hello. Being part of these events helps strengthen our connection to the community - and that’s what CroydonPlus is all about!
We look forward to seeing even more of you at future events. As always, if you’d like to learn more about how we can support you, we’re just a call or visit away.
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