Duchess Camilla joins credit union

Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall has applied to join a credit union.

Camilla – the wife of Prince Charles – made the application as she visited the London Mutual Credit Union (LMCU) in Peckham, south east London, and praised the work of the non-profit organization, which lends out members’ savings.

Among its services, the LMCU teaches customers to take control of their money and save £20-£40 a week.

Camilla said:  »Everybody needs that bit of help to show them how its done

 »That personal touch just makes a difference.

 »It’s very important to get the word out and tell people about it.

 »It is just raising awareness. Probably like many other people I didn’t know much about it. »

During her visit, the duchess spoke to a number of LMCU members and revealed she was planning to join.

Wendy Powell, who was at the branch with her daughter Clare, who is a LMCU member, said:  »I told Camilla I was just here with my daughter but that I was thinking of joining and she said she would as well.

 »I said she should get behind me in the queue. »

The LMCU provides services to anyone who lives or works in the boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth, Westminster and Camden, so Camilla was eligible to apply as a Westminster resident.