OCNNI Endorsed Safer Finances Course by Consumer Council NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc Content sharing for the OCNNI Endorsed Safer Finances course en-us 2022-02-23 08:13:40 UTC 2026-06-02 15:10:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Module 1 powerpoint Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658556404 This is the powerpoint that was used to deliver lesson 1 of the course.

  • Consumer Council and our role in financial services

  • Course Structure and Learning Criteria

  • Icebreaker

  • What is meant by Safer Finances

  • Income and expenditure

  • Forms of authorised credit

  • Budgeting

  • Types of interest and credit scoring

]]> 2025-10-30 12:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658556404 Learning workbook Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658557183 This is the course workbook. You will download this workbook and type all of your answers into this an submit at the agreed timeframes.

]]> 2025-10-30 12:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658557183 Module 1 E-learning Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658557935 This the an e-learning course for lesson 1 that must be completed. This does not form part of your assessments but will help you further develop your understanding of course content.

]]> 2025-10-30 12:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658557935 Lesson schedule Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658565915 This document sets out the lesson schedule, including content covered, venue for in-person session and dates that assignments are due

]]> 2025-10-30 12:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658565915 Assessment schedule Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658566182 2025-10-30 12:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658566182 IV schedule Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658566360 2025-10-30 12:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658566360 Module 2 E-learning Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658569387 2025-10-30 12:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658569387 Poll on saving money Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658573858 2025-10-30 12:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658573858 Access to Banking Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658777801 2025-10-30 15:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658777801 Lending, Savings and Debt 2019 Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658779034 2025-10-30 15:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658779034 Christians Against Poverty 2019 Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658787816 2025-10-30 15:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658787816 Who we are and what we do Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658790270 2025-10-30 15:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658790270 Our legislation Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658791745 2025-10-30 15:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658791745 How we can help with your complaints Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658792771 2025-10-30 15:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658792771 Illegal Money lending Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658797265 This webpage provides information on illegal money such as what is illegal money lending, how to check if your lender is operating legally and how to report illegal money lending.

]]> 2025-10-30 15:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658797265 PSNI Illegal Money Lending Webpage Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658799817 The PSNI Illegal Money Lending webpage gives more information on how you can report Illegal Money Lending.

]]> 2025-10-30 15:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658799817 Ending the Harm Campaign: Illegal Money Lending advertisement Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658801821 2025-10-30 15:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658801821 Choosing the right current account for you Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658804816 2025-10-30 15:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658804816 Buy Now, Pay Later Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658806030 2025-10-30 15:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658806030 Ending the Harm Campaign webpage Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658806933 2025-10-30 15:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658806933 Buy Now Pay Later podcast Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658809095 2025-10-30 15:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658809095 Ways to bank Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658813533 2025-10-30 15:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658813533 Moneyhelper Savings webpage Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658815430 2025-10-30 15:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658815430 Moneyhelper Savings calculator Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658815916 2025-10-30 15:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658815916 Help to Save Scheme for those on Universal Credit Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658817265 2025-10-30 15:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658817265 Budgeting Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658819185 Information on budgeting

]]> 2025-10-30 15:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658819185 Link to the Moneyhelper budget planner Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658819777 2025-10-30 15:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658819777 Module 4 powerpoint Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658821401 To be covered by Tutors in Session 2 - 2nd June 2026

]]> 2025-10-30 15:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658821401 Module 5 E-learning Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658822208 2025-10-30 15:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658822208 Moneyhelper Options for Borrowing Money Webpage Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658823697 2025-10-30 15:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658823697 Role of our Consumer Protection Team Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658825635 2025-10-30 15:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658825635 The Banking Protocol Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658828920 2025-10-30 15:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658828920 England Illegal Money Lending Team BBC Newsnight Report Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658833451 2025-10-30 15:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658833451 Make your Finances Fitter Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658834828 2025-10-30 15:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658834828 Get help and support when in financial difficulty Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658836675 2025-10-30 15:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658836675 Maximise your income Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658837503 2025-10-30 15:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658837503 Compare bank accounts Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658839526 2025-10-30 15:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658839526 Find ATM, Banking services, Bank Branches and Banking Hubs near you Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658841889 2025-10-30 15:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658841889 Safer ways to pay Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658843697 2025-10-30 15:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658843697 Find your local Credit Union: Irish League of Credit Unions Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658845526 2025-10-30 15:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658845526 Find your local Credit Union: Ulster Federation of Credit Unions Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658845982 2025-10-30 15:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658845982 What is a Credit Union: Irish League of Credit Unions Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658847128 2025-10-30 15:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658847128 What is a Credit Union: Ulster Federation of Credit Unions Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658848222 2025-10-30 15:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658848222 How to join a Credit Union: Irish League of Credit Unions Consumer_Council_NI https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658849412 2025-10-30 15:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3658849412 ivanminnis https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3893169524 Module 2.

Below you will find the e-learning and links to resources to help with the assignment

]]> 2026-05-01 08:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3893169524 ivanminnis https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3893224057 Module 1

This includes the Powerpoint from the in-person session, and an e-learning module.

Use these materials to help you complete assignment 1.

]]> 2026-05-01 10:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3893224057 Assignment Due 12 May 2026 coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900430487 2026-05-06 13:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900430487 Assignment Due 19 May 2026 coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900431606 2026-05-06 13:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900431606 Assignment Due 26 May 2026 coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900432289 2026-05-06 13:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900432289 Assignment Due 09 June 2026 coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900474111 2026-05-06 14:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900474111 Assignment Due 16 June 2026 coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900474986 2026-05-06 14:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900474986 In Person - 23 June 2026 coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900479982 The last in person session will take place on the 23rd of June 2026.


Location - Bryson Resource Centre, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.


Time - 10am - 12pm


In this session we will review signposting and complete an evaluation of the course. You will also be issued preliminary certificates.

]]> 2026-05-06 14:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3900479982 Module 3 E-Learning coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3908645123 2026-05-12 09:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3908645123 Course Policies and Procedures coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3914108664 2026-05-15 13:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3914108664 Links to Debt Support Agencies coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3921957243 Find out more about their role and services

]]> 2026-05-20 09:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3921957243 Module 4 E-Learning coraflanagan https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3937086429 2026-06-01 15:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Consumer_Council_NI/d3egnndy1ccbkktc/wish/3937086429