Organisation &
Club Accounts

Organisation &
Club Accounts

Organisation & Club Accounts

Organisations, Associations, Clubs, and Societies are eligible to join Croí Laighean Credit Union and enjoy all the benefits that credit union membership brings.

Whether you are looking for a secure home for your fundraising, grants, and finances, or just need an account to pay the local landscaper for the upkeep of the housing estates lawn, our organisation and club account is the perfect solution.

How to Open an Organisation & Club Account

Fill out our organisation and club account form – click here to access the form.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL ACCOUNTS – please read!

  • You will need to choose a main contact for the account – this should be the person who will maintain the account.
  • List any additional representatives and signatories in the ‘Organisation Details’ section.
  • ANY signatory on the account must be added as a signatory – this includes the main contact (if they are a signatory).
  • Representatives or individuals with an interest in the business, club, or organisation must be listed – they are not required to be a signatory.
  • There must be a minimum of 2 signatories on Partnership, Business, Organisation, and Club accounts.
  • If you wish to have online access to the account, please add the details of the nominated party. Only one person can have online access.

Residents Committee Account Opening Requirements

Registration Confirmation: Provide official proof of registration with the local county council.

County Council Letter: Submit a letter from the county council confirming:

  • Committee name
  • PO number
  • Registered address
  • Full list of signatories, including names, addresses, and official roles (e.g. Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer)

Board Resolution: Provide a letter signed by the Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer stating:

  • A meeting was held on [insert date]
  • The decision was made to open an account with CLCU

Click here to download a template for a Board Resolution Letter


Sports Club Account Opening Requirements

For New or Existing Clubs:

Proof of Address: If the club has a premises, clearly state the official premises address on the application form. You will need to provide a recent utility bill or bank statement as verification. If renting by the hour, or where no official premises exist, please provide the Proof of Address of the primary contact – the person managing the account (they must be a signatory).

Club Rules or Code of Conduct: Submit if available.

Board Resolution: A letter confirming:

  • A meeting was held on [insert date]
  • Approval to open an account with CLCU
  • Signed by the Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer

Association Registration (New Clubs): Submit proof of registration with the relevant governing body.

Click here to download a template for a Board Resolution Letter


Parents’ Association Account Opening Requirements

Registration Confirmation: Submit official proof of registration.

Parents’ Association Letter: Must include:

  • Registered name and number
  • Registered address
  • Full list of signatories with names, addresses, and roles (e.g. Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer)

Board Resolution: A letter signed by key members (Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer) confirming:

  • A meeting took place on [insert date]
  • The decision to open a CLCU account

Click here to download a template for a Board Resolution Letter


Once complete, we will send a link to all listed representatives to download the ID Pal mobile app. You can use this to submit your ID & documents.

  • ID required for each representative includes photo ID (Passport/Drivers Licence) and proof of address (Bank Statement/Utility Bill/Revenue letter dated in the past 3 months).

Any signatories listed on the account will also receive a copy of the application, which they must digitally sign. This is sent via PandaDoc, and rest assured, it’s an extremely simple process.

Once the completed mandate/resolution is received, along with all of the ID documents, proof of address, and the specimen signature from the signatories, we will contact the account representative to inform them the account is now open.

Great Value Loans

If you’re planning on developing your grounds or purchasing new land, or equipment, contact us to talk about our range of loans for clubs and organisations with rates from 6% (6.17% APR).

We also offer great value loan rates for your members and it’s free to join Croí Laighean Credit Union.

When your members join us, they will directly help your club or organisation because, over the last 8 years, we have donated over €845,000 to local clubs, schools, and organisations. As a not-for-profit, the more active members we have, the more we can donate locally.

  • Club & organisation loans from 6% (6.17% APR)
  • Great value loans for your members
  • No set-up fees or hidden charges
  • Interest calculated only on the outstanding balance of the loan
  • Fair and transparent lending process
  • Over €845,000 donated to local clubs, schools, and organisations