Not for Profit but for Service

The organization can essentially be regarded as an “Agent for Credit Union Development.”  In fulfillment of this mandate, it seeks to provide a broad range of services:

• Promote the practice of co-operative principles in all its affairs as an alternative and viable form of business organization.
     

• Represent the movement before all competent authorities.  This includes lobbying Government for enabling legislation such as preserving the tax-exempt status of credit unions.
     

• Leverage resources to support the movement’s developmental thrusts by improving the efficiency of credit unions and expanding the range of services on offer to members.
      

• Provide training and developmental opportunities for the movement's human resources.
      

• Promote safety and soundness, and development of best practices among credit unions.
       

• Provide national services which are best achieved through joint action.
      

• Leverage the combined bargaining strength of the movement to obtain volume discounts and other concessions from suppliers.
       

• Promote networking and co-operation among societies through meetings, working attachments, etc.
       

• Facilitate the pooling and distribution of financial resources. 
        

• Provide technical advice and guidance.