26 Jan – Better You: Budgeting & Keeping Track Financial Wellbeing workshop

  • Date Thursday, 26 January 2023
  • Time 12:30pm 1:30pm
  • Address Bankside Community Space 18 Great Guildford Street London SE1 0FD
Register using password: Bankside

If you’re feeling the pinch with the cost-of-living and energy increases and want to take control of your finances, join this budgeting workshop to help you feel more confident with your money.

Put simply, budgeting is about making sure you balance your expenses with your income. It helps you make sound financial decisions, be more financially resilient and in control of your money. It can also help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals. This 1-hour workshop will introduce you to range of budgeting tools and apps and share tips on how to keep track of your spending.

The session covers topics such as:

  • Establishing your money goals
  • Spending triggers and spending priorities
  • The importance of financial resilience
  • Planning and preparing your budget
  • Explore technology to help you budget
  • Keeping track of your budget
  • The benefits of savings and how to make your money go further
  • Introduce organisations offering free, credible support and information

All attendees will receive a free digital copy of a Money Manual as a handy guide to making the most of your money, together with a signposting handout detailing the organisations mentioned in the session.

The workshop will be run by The Money Charity. The tone of the sessions are upbeat and non-judgemental, making no assumptions about attendees’ knowledge and ability. The charity is independent and impartial, meaning they never endorse or promote any specific financial products during their sessions or give any specific individual financial advice. Everyone attending will truly be empowered to make the best financial decisions for themselves and their families.

For over 25 years, The Money Charity has been helping people from all walks of life to take control of their finances, become financially capable. The charity provides education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.

Click the register button above and use the password Bankside to get signed up for free.

This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme to help you start the new year with a spring in your step. January is the perfect time to try new activities and hone your skills, and Better You is here to help you do just that. Our series of free activities aims to have something for everyone, and we’d love you to sign up to other events!