Why get involved
Credit unions are all about “people helping people”.
Join the Foundation and credit unions from across the island of Ireland for the CU Challenge 2024.
We know the benefits of having a credit union in our communities and workplaces. Support us to bring those benefits to those who need it most and help to empower them to improve their livelihoods.
For 35 years, thanks to Irish credit unions support, the Foundation have supported credit union development in low-income developing countries. Together, you can help us to continue our work and support credit union development to ensure more people have much-needed access to secure savings and affordable loans.
To get involved, get your credit union team together, register individually online via this link. Your profile page will be created and you will automatically join your team page.
From the 7th – 13th of October, let’s take on the CU Challenge 2024 together, get your steps in, as we aim for 1 million steps a day!
The CU Challenge 2024
Signing up: Register via this link
The Challenge: 1 million steps a day for 7 days
When: 7th – 13th October 2024
Where: You can get your steps in wherever you like, from your local park to your living room or even around your credit union office!
How: You can walk or run – every step counts towards the Challenge of 1 million steps a day for 7 days!
Who: Credit union staff and volunteers. This is a team event, and each credit union should assign a dedicated team leader.
Fundraising: There’s no minimum target, but we encourage each person in your team to try to raise at least €100. Or your team can work as a collective to fundraise together – see fundraising tips.
Your profile page: Your profile page is built for tracking steps and fundraising. It’s also linked to your team page and will have a link so you can share it with friends and family.
Tracking your steps: Use a fitness app that allows you to track your steps. You can input your steps manually, or they can be synced automatically by connecting your fitness app to your profile page.
A look at last year’s CU Challenge…
What last year’s participants had to say…
“It was a good team-building activity for our credit union team.”
“We built up a good comradery from it, and our CU took it very seriously, even having a staff member compete while on holiday!”
“We enjoyed the Challenge and it got us out and about during our lunch breaks. I am only new with our CU and it was a great tool to help me get to know my team.”
“We love to share more about the Foundation with our CU and are excited to take part in 2024!”
