Transave UK

Transave is a not-for-profit financial cooperative providing fairer savings and borrowing options to UK workers. Founded in 1996, it’s now one of the largest credit unions in the UK.

For more than ten years, we’ve provided creative support to make sure that Transave’s communications feel as human as its mission.

A financial cooperative with a different kind of relationship

A credit union is different to a bank. The people Transave communicates with aren’t just customers – they’re members, which means they’re also part-owners of the organisation. That changes what good communications look like. They need to be clear enough for anyone to understand, whatever their level of financial literacy. They need to feel trustworthy and straightforward, in keeping with what a not-for-profit organisation actually is. And they need to build a genuine relationship over time, rather than just push a product.

Getting that tone right – and holding it consistently over years – is a particular kind of creative challenge.

Creative that keeps the relationship close

Over more than a decade, Foster & Scott has provided Transave with ongoing creative support across their member communications.

Printed literature gives members clear, accessible information about financial products, updates and important news. Email campaigns keep the membership informed on a regular basis, in a format that feels considered rather than automated. Across both print and digital, the visual identity is applied consistently, so that every piece of communication feels recognisably like Transave – trusted and community-focused. In particular, everything is written and designed to be genuinely easy to read, rather than dense with financial language.

The work has never been about high-volume promotional campaigns. It’s been about communicating clearly and maintaining the kind of standards that a member-owned organisation can be proud of.

“We have worked with Foster & Scott for a number of years on brand and marketing projects. Their creativity, attention to detail and excellent project management skills helps them deliver on brief every time. They are a great team and we highly recommend them to any business looking for additional marketing support.”

Chief Commercial Officer

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