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Finessing Finances in 2023: Financial Health Check

Friday 13th January 2023

The start of the year is the perfect time to check on the ‘health’ of your financial situation. Not only does a review make it easier for you to assess your position, but also the process will assist in the setting of financial goals for 2023: helping you form and maintain good habits, formulate a strategic and well-considered financial plan, and more. We’d recommend that you perform a financial health check once every three to six months – and there’s no time like the present!

Friday 13th January 2023

Finessing Finances in 2023: Ways to Cope with Financial Stress

Friday 06th January 2023

For many of us, living with financial stress has become the new normal – and especially at this time of year. With this in mind, ahead of ‘Blue Monday’ (which is said to be the most depressing day of the year, and in 2023 falls on January 16), we wanted to share a few tips to help you manage financial worries. There’s no reason you can’t finesse your finances in 2023, and get the year off to a fantastic start!

Friday 06th January 2023

How Do I Apply For a Holiday Loan?

Tuesday 03rd January 2023

It’s the beginning of a new year – what better time to take a well-deserved vacation? Whether you’re hoping to shake off the stress/excess of Christmas, centre yourself for the year ahead, or simply enjoy some winter sun, going on a fantastic holiday will get things off to a great start. But holidays don’t always come cheap; and, if you have new financial goals for 2023, you may be wondering how best to pay for your next adventure.

Tuesday 03rd January 2023

Cassidy Jones Q&A

Thursday 22nd December 2022

Name: Cassidy Jones - Marketing Assistant Favourite quote/saying: “Don't feel stupid if you don't like what everyone else pretends to love.” - Emma Watson

Thursday 22nd December 2022

How to Keep Costs Down at Christmas: 6 Super Saving Tips

Monday 19th December 2022

After a year of rising costs – from food and fuel prices to energy bills -Christmas might feel like both a welcome relief and a cause for concern. According to recent reports, one in five parents are expected to go into debt this year due to overspending on festive gifts. Is it possible to enjoy everything you love about Christmas without breaking the bank?

Monday 19th December 2022

How to Stay On Budget This Winter

Monday 12th December 2022

Winter certainly has many charms: crisp weather; hearty food; roaring fires; and, of course, the festive period. However, the colder months also bring challenges. With energy costs rising sharply, as well as the pressure of entertaining, hosting, and buying gifts, it can be tricky to stay on budget.

Monday 12th December 2022

Carrie Highfield- Group Lending Executive

Friday 02nd December 2022

Favourite quote or saying: Go for it, because missed opportunities hurt more than rejections.

Friday 02nd December 2022

How to Meal Plan: A Guide for Students

Monday 21st November 2022

Watching your budget is just part of being a student, right? Well, this may be true: but, due to the present global situation (with international conflicts, coronavirus and inflation impacting the cost of living), many students are finding that money is tighter than ever. The good news is that, with a bit of effort, students can save hundreds of pounds a year just by making meal preparation a part of their weekly routine.

Monday 21st November 2022

Sarah Audrain- Sales Director, Jersey

Monday 14th November 2022

Name: Sarah Audrain- Sales Director Favourite quote or saying: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Monday 14th November 2022

Kelly Burke

Friday 21st October 2022

Name: Kelly Burke Favourite quote or saying: There are three types of people. Those who are good with numbers and those who aren’t.

Friday 21st October 2022

Financial Health Check

Friday 21st October 2022

At Cherry Godfrey, we pride ourselves in tailoring solutions to the needs of our customers, every Islander is different, and their financing requirements should reflect that. Our motto is ‘finance that values you’ – and we honestly believe in it. We pride ourselves in listening, understanding, and putting our customers first. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ with us.

Friday 21st October 2022

Nigel Quick

Friday 21st October 2022

Name: Nigel Quick - Jersey Office Company Role: Managing Director Favourite quote or saying: “We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall never surrender!” – Winston Churchill, 1940.

Friday 21st October 2022

Business Women’s Day

Friday 21st October 2022

Business Women’s Day takes place on September 22nd: a special celebration of the vital role women play in the world of business. Whilst Business Women’s Day started as an American holiday, it’s now acknowledged all over the world, so we wanted to blog about this important movement – and pay tribute to the amazing women who work for Cherry Godfrey.

Friday 21st October 2022

Summer Holiday Tips

Wednesday 10th August 2022

The summer season is in full swing – but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop! Whether you’re jetting off on an international adventure or hunkering down for a family staycation, there are plenty of ways to turn the summer break into a financial masterclass for your children.

Wednesday 10th August 2022

Teaching Children About Interest Rates

Friday 05th August 2022

Teaching your children about interest rates – and how they work – is one of the most valuable financial lessons you can give. As adults, their most important transactions will be impacted by interest rates – so it’s really useful to help them understand how interest can both negatively and positively affect their financial health.

Friday 05th August 2022

How to Teach Your Children About Credit

Wednesday 20th July 2022

Learning how to manage finances – and spend responsibly – is key to financial success as an adult… and it’s never too soon to get started. Teaching your children about how credit works (and how to use this mechanism wisely) will not only help them build a good credit score, but also could improve their overall financial health in future. Here are a few tips on how to begin.

Wednesday 20th July 2022

The Next Chapter in a Family Success Story

Wednesday 13th July 2022

At Cherry Godfrey, when we say that ‘family is at the heart of everything we do’ – we mean it! From our customers to our employees, we consider each person at each branch to be part of the Cherry Godfrey family: an ethos that guides and underpins everything we do. That ethos has been strengthened further by the fantastic news that Chief Operating Officer Tanzy Cherry – daughter of founder and CEO David Cherry – has recently purchased a substantial shareholding in the firm.

Wednesday 13th July 2022

Cherry Godfrey Strengthens Family Ethos

Thursday 23rd June 2022

The next chapter in the success story of a leading financial services company has been officially written.

Thursday 23rd June 2022

How To Teach Children About Money

Tuesday 21st June 2022

In this blog, we’ll share some helpful tips – how can we look after money – savvy shopping to ensure that you’re able to make your money go further this summer.

Tuesday 21st June 2022

The Cost of Living Crisis: Smart Money Saving Tips

Monday 30th May 2022

Wherever in the world you live, you’re likely to have seen the cost of living increase this year, with a number of unprecedented factors – such as the pandemic and ongoing conflict in Ukraine – leading to shortages and escalating prices in a number of areas.

Monday 30th May 2022

Best Budgeting Apps to Try Now (2022 Edition)

Monday 30th May 2022

How are you at keeping track of your spending? Do you often go over or find it a struggle to save? Budgeting apps can be a great tool.

Monday 30th May 2022

Riverfest 2022: A Chat with the Chef!

Monday 30th May 2022

Cherry Godfrey were thrilled to take part in this 2022’s ‘Riverfest’: a free, fun community event at Newport Harbour.

Monday 30th May 2022

Cherry Godfrey Cook Up a Storm at Riverfest 2022

Monday 30th May 2022

On Saturday 14th May 2022, The Quay at Newport Harbour was to 'Riverfest': a free event for families and locals to enjoy, offering a great line-up of entertainment, music, and food.

Monday 30th May 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week 2022: Helping Children Manage Anxiety

Monday 30th May 2022

Here at Cherry Godfrey, we’re passionate about the local community, and feel strongly that we should all be working together to promote mental health awareness – particularly in young people.

Monday 30th May 2022

The Story of Cherry Godfrey

Thursday 28th April 2022

Cherry Godfrey has come a long way since its inception in the front room of a little cottage in Guernsey’s Saltpans. Read on to learn more about the story of our family business: from personal challenges, to big career changes, to the phone call that changed everything.

Thursday 28th April 2022

Coping with Financial Worries

Thursday 28th April 2022

In honour of Stress Awareness Month, we wanted to explore one of the top causes of stress: financial worries.

Thursday 28th April 2022

Women's History Month

Wednesday 09th March 2022

Women’s History Month: An Interview with Tanzy Cherry

Wednesday 09th March 2022

Meet the Team - Natalie Labrosse

Monday 28th February 2022

I was born and raised in sunny Blackpool and have always loved living by the sea. I moved to the beautiful island of Guernsey two years ago – a decision with which I could not be happier! It may not have the bright lights of the Blackpool illuminations, but Guernsey is a wonderful, peaceful place to live.  

Monday 28th February 2022

Debt Consolidation: What You Need to Know

Monday 17th January 2022

Managing debts can be challenging (not to mention a little confusing, particularly if you’re handling more than one liability). If this scenario sounds familiar, debt consolidation – the process of merging debts into one loan – might be a viable option for you.

Monday 17th January 2022

Credit Agreements: What Do Lenders Really Look At? 

Monday 17th January 2022

Ah, the mysterious credit agreement process – and the equally enigmatic credit score.

Monday 17th January 2022

Five Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Monday 17th January 2022

In this helpful guide, we’ve put together some straightforward steps to credit score success.

Monday 17th January 2022

New Year’s Resolutions and Your Finances

Tuesday 25th January 2022

Only 35% of people who make resolutions stick to them. Is this practice of New Year goal-setting helpful – or simply too much pressure?

Tuesday 25th January 2022

Say Goodbye to the January Blues with Cherry Godfrey

Wednesday 05th January 2022

Blue Monday is around the corner; and at Cherry Godfrey our aim is to alleviate any financial worries that may be causing a melancholy mood

Wednesday 05th January 2022

Mortgage Trends and Tips for the New Year

Monday 20th December 2021

Mortgage Trends and Tips for the New Year

Monday 20th December 2021

Meet The Team Ian Stewart

Monday 13th December 2021

Find out more about Ian’s career to date; why Cherry Godfrey has such a special atmosphere; and why it’s never too late to learn the drums!

Monday 13th December 2021

Meet the Team John Hunter

Tuesday 07th December 2021

John Hunter, Cherry Godfrey Isle of Man’s fabulous managing director, talks us through his vision for the business, what makes the Isle of Man a really special place in which to work, and why Cherry Godfrey should be a household name on the Island.

Tuesday 07th December 2021

Meet the Team - Andrew Tapsell

Thursday 18th November 2021

We sat down with down with Andrew Tapsell, MD of our Isle of Wight office, to learn more about what makes Cherry Godfrey special, and why a human approach to lending is so important.

Thursday 18th November 2021

Credit Agreements

Thursday 18th November 2021

What Do Lenders Really Look At?

Thursday 18th November 2021

How to Create Budget

Wednesday 03rd November 2021

Take a look at our blog which has some helpful tips on how to create a budget

Wednesday 03rd November 2021

Save Money as a Student: Food

Tuesday 02nd November 2021

We have put together a guide with tons of tips to help you save money on food as a student.

Tuesday 02nd November 2021

Six Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Wednesday 06th October 2021

We have put together a helpful guide including some helpful steps to credit score success.

Wednesday 06th October 2021

Cherry Godfrey Student Guide

Tuesday 28th September 2021

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Tuesday 28th September 2021

Andrew Tapsell and David Cherry in front of a balloon arch in front of the Isle of Wight office. David Cherry is cutting the ribbon for the grand opening

Cherry Godfrey Isle of Wight Opening Party

Friday 24th September 2021

We hosted an opening party to celebrate the launch of our new Isle of Wight Office located in Newport.

Friday 24th September 2021

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