Helen Ainsworth – Senior Manager, PRA (#27)

Episode 27 of the Money Made Human podcast features Helen Ainsworth, Senior Manager for Credit Unions at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).Helen leads the team responsible for credit union policy and supervision at the PRA, playing an important role in supporting the safety, resilience, and long-term success of the UK credit union sector.In this episode, host Gayle Lloyd speaks with Helen about her career with the Bank of England and the PRA, the values that shaped her growing up, and the experiences that influenced her understanding of money from an early age. She shares why she is passionate about helping the credit union movement thrive and discusses the importance of openness, collaboration, and trust between regulators and the sector.Key topics in this episode include:Helen's career journey with the Bank of England and the PRAThe role of the PRA in the credit union sectorWhy credit unions matter to communities across the UKThe importance of open dialogue and strong relationships between regulators and credit unionsOperational resilience and preparing for future challengesHelen's hopes for the future of the credit union movementAs always, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy the conversation!