Money Guiders Conference and #TalkMoneyWeek
- Oct 25, 2024
- 3 min read
Alongside the Money Guiders Conference which will be held online on Wednesday 6th November, Heather O'Rourke, Money Guiders Scotland Network Manager provides information on a series of workshops taking place during #TalkMoneyWeek
'Good morning,
With less than two weeks to go, we wanted to share more information about some of the workshops running during Talk Money Week and alongside the fourth annual Money Guiders Conference. Here is an overview of workshops by subject matter: you can book onto any of these workshops using the links below!
Debt
Monday 4th November, 10am – 12pm
Explore money mindset challenges that lead people into debt, debt management tips and setting financial goals.
Digital inclusion
Tuesday 5th November from 1:30pm – 3pm
Explore why essential digital skills are crucial to helping people gain financial wellbeing and making sure they can access all the services and support they are entitled to. Delve into drivers for poverty and learn about the different apps, websites and resources to help practitioners and service users.
Credit
Thursday 7th November from 11am – 12pm
Clients with poor credit scores are at greater risk of ending up with high-cost lenders and loan sharks and in another cycle of indebtedness. Find out the do’s and don'ts of improving a credit profile and the best ways for clients to unlock affordable credit.
Enhancing your money guidance practice
Thursday 7th November from 10am – 10:40am
Explore the opportunities for practitioners who work with families to support positive parent-child interactions about money. This session invites delegates to share and discuss the barriers and possible solutions to supporting parents and carers to meaningfully engage with their children and young people on the topic of money.
Thursday 7th November from 12pm – 1pm
Join the Money Guiders Networks for a wider look at financial wellbeing and a discussion of topics such as financial resilience, safe use of credit, dealing with debt, combatting fraud, and taking a moments that matter approach to supporting people with money and pensions guidance.
More workshops available covering topics like homelessness, energy, and gambling:
· Navigating Homelessness: Money Guidance for Frontline Workers with St Martin's Charity – Nov 4th from 2pm – 3:30pm
· Women and Gambling Related Harms [Northern Ireland programme launch] with GamCare – Nov 7th from 1:30pm – 2:30pm
· Winter Ready Workshop: Energy Efficiency and Money Guidance with National Energy Action NI – Nov 7th from 3pm – 4:15pm
With 11 workshops running between November 4th - 8th, there are lots of learning opportunities available. Be sure to book your free spot on any of these workshops ASAP to secure your place!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Heather
Heather O’Rourke | Money Guiders Scotland Network Manager
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More about the Money Guiders Scotland Network
The Network brings money guidance practitioners together to learn and share best practice, connecting staff and volunteers from different sectors like housing, advice, welfare, health and social care. Together we celebrate the valuable role and work that Money Guiders deliver.
Through our Community Hub and annual programme of events – webinars, workshops, training, and forums – Network members can share expertise, try out new ideas, ask questions, and find support around those difficult money questions and conversations.
The Money Guiders Scotland Network is part of the Money Guiders programme, managed by Money Advice Scotland and provided by the Money and Pensions Service.
Money Advice Scotland is a registered charity. Reg. No. SC005663 | A company limited by guarantee. Reg. No. 137717'
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