We know that our residents are facing tough times financially. That’s why we are helping them to get more financially savvy and gain the skills they need to manage their money through our Money Matters scheme.
Funded by Abbey Charitable Trust and Barclays, the scheme is available to all residents, from school children to older people and low income households to business owners.
Workshops on budgeting, saving and borrowing are run over four weeks by our partners such as local credit unions and Services Against Financial Exclusion (S.A.F.E).
One-to-one debt advice is also offered, as well as help with opening a bank account and joining a credit union.
Over 250 people have attended one of our courses since we launched the programme in 2007.
Of those who attended during 2009-2010 85% said that following the course they were able to live within their income and 90% said the courses had taught them the skills they need to be able to manage their money.
We also work with schools to run financial awareness courses for young people.
For more information please contact Rasheeda Graham on 020 7428 4116 or by email.