Nick Money – Co-founder and Director, Swoboda Research Centre (#6)

Nick Money, co-founder and a director of the Swoboda Research Centre, joins host Gayle Adnyana on the Money Made Human podcast. Swoboda provides credit unions across the UK and Ireland with the research, ideas, and networks they need to grow, innovate, and better serve their members. Founded in 2017 by Nick, Dr Paul A. Jones, and the late Ralph Swoboda, the centre fills a unique gap in the sector, helping credit unions plan for the future and strengthen their impact.Nick shares his personal journey from the Co-operative Bank in the mid-1990s to his passion for social change and organisational purpose. He reflects on the differences between UK and Irish credit unions, the importance of collaboration, and how research and strategic thinking can help expand and enhance the sector’s influence.Key topics in this episode include:The origins and mission of the Swoboda Research CentreHow the centre supports credit unions in the UK and IrelandNick’s personal journey, values, and inspirationsIdeas for growing and strengthening the credit union sectorThe importance of research, networks, and collaborationWhy credit unions matter to societyJoin us for a conversation about innovation, collaboration, and the future of the credit union movement.