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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · 10d

Join our free Wellbeing session for money guiders on 15 October to learn and apply simple and effective stress management and Mindfulness based tools that can reduce pressure and build resilience!
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing-...

Wellbeing Sessions for Money Guidance Practitioners

A free series of online, support and connection sessions for those offering money guidance in frontline services.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · 17d

There are so many advantages to being a part of the Money Guiders' community - Magdalena from Northern Community Bank shared with the Money and Pensions Service why she and her colleagues are involved: maps.org.uk/en/media-cen...

Money Guiders: Case study with Northern Community Bank | Money and Pensions Service

Our Money Guiders programme is designed for the not-for-profit, public service and public benefit sectors across the UK’s four nations. Here, Senior Compliance Manager Magdalena Niemczyk shares her ex...

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Sep 16

If you're joining us in Halifax on Thursday and posting as you do so, join us in using the hashtag #CostofLivingCalderdale to connect with us and with others at the event - looking forward to seeing you there!

Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Sep 16

In Pensions Awareness Week: Pensions myths vs facts - get the truth www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/reti...

Pension myths vs. facts: get the truth | MoneyHelper

Don't let pension myths hold you back! Get the facts on pension savings, retirement income, and more. Learn how to take control of your retirement savings with our blog.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 26

Becoming a student for the first time can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances and #FinancialWellbeing

Join us as we explore the debt landscape for students and young people.

Find out more and register:

📅 Tuesday 2 September
🕙 11:00 - 12:00 BST
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Spotlight on Student Debt

An introduction into the financial landscape facing students and young people today.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us at our free digital event on 11 Sept as we hear from Radha Chauhan of Machins Solicitors who will give us the lowdown on an introduction to estate planning - so you can better support money guidance clients who are preparing for later life. Registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introdu...

An introduction to estate planning

An overview of the fundamental elements to consider when estate planning

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 20

Happy Birthday! 35 different birthday freebies are logged by Which? for you or for your clients (most will require sign up to some account or other) www.which.co.uk/news/article...?

Is it your birthday? Celebrate with 35 freebies and discounts - Which?

From free birthday cake and cocktails to beauty treats and fashion discounts – see how to make the most of these offers while saving money

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 13

Here is a quick guide with ideas of suggestions to help graduates stay on top of their finances www.theguardian.com/money/2025/a...

Just graduated? How to pass the test on your finances with honours

From checking overdraft terms with your bank, to wrapping up household bills … and don’t forget the discount schemes

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 12

Further evidence that people money guiders help are facing really difficult circumstances:

Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 12

Low-to-middle income families have been experiencing a 'comfort crunch', as they now spend more of their budgets on essentials, especially energy and food.

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Poorer families in Britain are spending more of their income on essentials
The poorest half of working-age households now spend 49% of their non-housing budgets on essentials like food, utility bills, clothing, childcare, and transport, up from 42% in 2002.

Meanwhile richer households now spend 41% of their budgets on essentials, up from 37% in 2002.

This cost increase comes despite many essentials falling in price.
The cost of clothes has fallen by 37% in real terms since before the financial crisis. Fuel is cheaper in real terms today than it was in 2002.

While the recent surge in ‘cheapflation’ on low-cost groceries increased rates of food insecurity, food prices are still 11% lower than the OECD average.

But energy costs have skyrocketed.
Between 2000 and 2019, the cost of gas and electricity doubled in real terms. These costs shot up further between 2019 and 2023, with annual bills rising from £1,200 to £2,051.

While energy prices have come down from the 2023 peak, total household energy debt has more than doubled, from £1.6 billion in Q4 2019 to £3.9 billion in Q4 2024.

A social tariff could help struggling families with energy bills.
Offering a 10% tariff discount to the poorest two-fifths of households in England and Wales would cost £1.6 billion.

This the same as the expected cost of the re-introduce Winter Fuel Payments, but better targeted at those who need help the most.

Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 12

on Tuesday 2 Sept at 11.00 we have a free session on money guidance for students. Everything you need to know will be addressed by our speaker from Blackbullion. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1451853415...

Spotlight on Student Debt

An introduction into the financial landscape facing students and young people today.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Aug 7

We now have 90 people registered for our event on 18 Sept in Halifax with #MoneyMinded @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social #MoneyandPensionsService plus we have a marketplace (sign up details in the Eventbrite). People registered from Halifax (of course!), Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and more. Join us!

Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join us on 18 September live in HALIFAX as we tackle financial and digital vulnerability and find usable solutions that money guiders can put into practice right away! We will hear from #moneyminded + @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social + #moneyandpensionsservice + more www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1469991838...

From Financial & Digital Vulnerability to Inclusion

Discover the challenges and some of the solutions of helping people who are struggling

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join us on 18 September live in HALIFAX as we tackle financial and digital vulnerability and find usable solutions that money guiders can put into practice right away! We will hear from #moneyminded + @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social + #moneyandpensionsservice + more www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1469991838...

From Financial & Digital Vulnerability to Inclusion

Discover the challenges and some of the solutions of helping people who are struggling

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Jul 10

On 2 September we will be turning our attention to support for students in money guidance. Our speaker will be from Blackbullion. Registration here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1451853415...

Spotlight on Student Debt

An introduction into the financial landscape facing students and young people today.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Jul 3

would you like to help the Bank of England with the direction of design of new bank notes? If so, you can join in with the consultation here: www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/he...

Help us design our next series of banknotes

Share your views by nominating a theme before 31 July – it takes less than two minutes.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · Jul 2

This is an actual #scam text received by one of our staff here at Citizens Advice. The person it was sent to has no outstanding parking tickets. If you receive one do not click the link - just delete!

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Jul 2

Get ready for a free UK money guiders session on Thursday 10 July 10.00 - A Beginners Guide to Insurance: Protecting People from Financial Shocks. Learn how to have informed conversations with clients about insurance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1383899764...

A Beginners Guide to Insurance: Protecting People from Financial Shocks

Learn how to have conversations with clients about insurance, what’s worth considering and how it can protect against financial shocks.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · Jun 18

Join us at 10.00 on 29 July to learn how we, and the people we support, could become more financially fit. Plus, we will hear about the connection to other kinds of fitness. Registration here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-be-...

How To Be Financially Fit

An exploration into what it really means to be money fit, including the connection between financial and physical wellbeing.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 15

Our session on Lasting Power of Attorney with Machins Solicitors attracted over 80 participants and they scored the event a 100% satisfaction rating. Huge thanks to Radha and Machins Solicitors LLP for such an informative session for money guiders!

it wasn't a subject I knew much about, but I feel like I have gained a lot of knowledge from today - participant at our lasting power of attorney session with Machins Solicitors, May 2025 - the event scored 100% satisfaction rating with 71 evaluations. Money Guiders England Network.

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · May 13

Our 2025-26 ‘Looking after someone’ guide is now available.

The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.

Download the guide for your UK nation: www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...

Cover of Carers UK's Looking after someone guide

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 13

And Understanding Debt Advice Journeys for Money Guiders contains mental health elements and is on 19 June, register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362718159... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Understanding Debt Advice Journeys (for Money Guiders)

Learn what happens when you refer clients for regulated debt advice and what they really experience

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 13

Heads up that we have 2 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek related events to tell you about that will take place in June. Spotlight on the Mental Health Breathing Space Scheme is on 5 June, register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1318514776... 1/2

Spotlight on the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Scheme

Learn about supporting people into and through the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 12

if you live or work in east London and you have a camera, you can take part in this St Margarets House art exhibition initiative: www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/join-...

Join the Photo Chain! | St. Margaret's House | A home for Creative Health in Bethnal Green, East London

Sign up by Friday 16th May Want to take part in a playful photography chain for East Londonders? Join SMH’s current Artists in Residence, Double Negatif in this community-based photography project....

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 7

Nothing to do with money. We were just wondering what planet Earth looks like when seen from other planets and we found this www.skyatnightmagazine.com/earth-from-s...

This is what Earth looks like from other planets | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Ever wondered how Earth looks from other planets? Humans and robots have captured photos of Earth from the Moon, Mars, Saturn and beyond.

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 6

The Down to Earth team from @quakersocialaction.bsky.social‬ have presented at several Money Guiders England Network events and now are proposing their own free workshop on 12 June at 10.30 - registration essential:

Quaker Social Action @quakersocialaction.bsky.social · May 6

Are you:

A bereavement professional?

Supporting someone who is approaching the end of their life?

Wanting to feel more prepared for your own funeral arrangements?

Join us for a free one-hour webinar with expert insights and things to consider when planning a funeral. bit.ly/44phnlR #DyingMatters

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Money Guiders England @moneyguiderseng.bsky.social · May 6

Want to know more about Help to Save accounts with HMRC? Join the Money Guiders Northern Ireland Network on 22 May for their free session www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-to-sa...

Help to Save: Staff Guide to Signposting [UK WIDE]

Join us for an informative session on the Help to Save scheme, hosted by Money Guiders in collaboration with HMRC.

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