Resources for money guidance practitioners by Money Guiders England Network https://padlet.com/moneyguidernetwork/resources Money Guiders England Network resources for areas such as past event recordings, income maximisation, cost reducing, budgeting ideas. Some of our resources draw on the QSA guide here https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/money-finances/made-money/financial-wellbeing/help-cost-living en-us 2022-11-06 13:20:14 UTC 2023-03-07 16:03:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Event recordings moneyguidernetwork https://padlet.com/moneyguidernetwork/resources/wish/2371663944 Practical help in planning a funeral, Feb 23, Down to Earth Quaker Social Action https://youtu.be/cjismmUi9EI

Cost of Living updates, Jan 23, Tom Brooke-Bullard of Citizens Advice, https://youtu.be/vF7010uHVZo

All about food banks for money guiders, Dec 22, Trussell Trust https://youtu.be/4G70izk3hKs

Body Wisdom, Nov 22, Farrah Idris: https://youtu.be/sDOUEPBS3MQ

Talk Money Week conference, Nov 22 with the Money and Pensions Service: www.moneyguidersconference.org.uk

Introduction to pensions, Nov 22, Money and Pensions Service: https://youtu.be/gWT25p4vZeI

Putting Carers First, Nov 22, Brian Myciuk, Carers First: https://youtu.be/NvktSfVxdRs

Supporting clients with budgeting and cashflow, Oct 22, Lorelei Freeman, Crosslight Advice: https://youtu.be/iMq5doTl_Ng

Wellbeing tools for money guidance practitioners, Oct 22, Mike, Birmingham Mind: https://youtu.be/gCMPYpaRwmg

MoneyHelper: handy free resources for you and the people who you guide, Sep 22, Monica Kaur, Money and Pensions Service: https://youtu.be/rt1KudVCmAM

Introduction to the Money Guiders Network, Aug 22, Lucille Roache and Jez Smith: https://youtu.be/dfP1vZjCPhI

Cost of Living - latest updates and policy discussion, Aug 22, Tom Brooke-Bullard, Citizens Advice: https://youtu.be/btrW8CnHSGI

Dealing with Debt, Jul 22, Helen Handzel, StepChange: https://youtu.be/5CdP2ECEAOg

Improving communications about money with Plain Numbers, Jun 22, Ben Perkins, Plain Numbers:
https://youtu.be/qOJpD1cie-M 








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  • View a list of payments available from the government for the rising cost of living. There are different amounts of money depending on your circumstances. 
  • You can report a missing Cost of Living payment 
  • Do beware – scammers are targeting people. You won’t be asked to apply by text, so don’t follow up a message to claim. No one calling about money given out by your council will ask you to share your bank details either.

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  • Don’t pay for debt advice, try National Debtline or call them for free on: 0808 808 4000
  • Stepchange also gives free expert debt advice
  • If you have borrowed money informally and are being pressured to pay it back, the England Illegal Money Lending Team tackle loan sharks and can help you. Their 24 hour helpline is free and anonymous on 0300 555 2222. A call won’t commit you or anyone else to doing anything. Borrowing money from loan sharks isn’t illegal, only lending it, so you won’t get into trouble.
  • Breathing Space provides protections for people in England and Wales who are in debt: https://maps.org.uk/our-debt-work/breathing-space/

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    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/474059764517

    Food Banks, 14 Dec
    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/464999053687

    Silent meeting, 12 Jan
    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/474208970797

    Practical support in planning a funeral, 9 Feb
    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392382696207]]>     2022-11-08 13:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/moneyguidernetwork/resources/wish/2375018373     Resources especially for carers moneyguidernetwork https://padlet.com/moneyguidernetwork/resources/wish/2375081367 The first resources are suggested by Carers First

    Carers Allowance: https://www.gov.uk/carers allowance/how -to-claim

    The Carers Trust. This fund provides grants of up to £300 for individual carers over the age of 16. You can apply for funding towards an item or activity that will help you in your caring role. https://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introduction

    Respite association providing grants for breaks for carers https://respiteassociation.org/

    Turn2us are a great place to look for Grants that a carer might be entitled to https://grants search.turn2us.org.uk/
    or have a helpline of 0800 802 2000

    Carers First has a page on grants to support carers which can be based on being a carer, age, your illness,
    condition, current or previous occupation
    https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/help-and-advice/topics/grants-to-support-you-as-a-carer/

    It can also be a good idea to check with your local Carers Trust partners to see what grants they might be able to offer.

    As a carer, there are hundreds of discounts available for all kinds of purchases. From the weekly shop, buying insurance or a day out have a look around and see how
    carers can save money. https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/help-and-advice/topics/discounts-for-carers/

    Discounts for Carers is free to join, offering thousands of discounts for carers through their website. Their members can save monthly on groceries, utility bills and transport. https://discountsforcarers.com/

    Carers get free access with someone who gets a disability benefit for days out like Merlin attractions, concessions at Guillvers world, Carer Free ticket at Cadburys World, National Trust, English Heritage.


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  • Many local authorities give grants to help pay for uniform. Use this checker to see if your council offers help: https://www.gov.uk/help-school-clothing-costs
  • Many schools also have a second hand uniform shop that you may need to ask about, or a parents’ group on Facebook where parents cheaply sell on uniform they no longer need.
  • Some local authorities offer help with costs of getting to and from school, check your local council website to find out.
  • You may be able to get help paying for childcare use this checker to find out: https://www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator
  • For single parents Gingerbread is an excellent source of support and advice targeted for single parents: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/
  • When there just isn’t enough money, it’s hard to know how to talk to our kids about that. Here are some tips to support you to have those conversations in ways that feel OK: https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/money-finances/made-money/financial-wellbeing/talking-children
  • Fun days out for families (or anyone) https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub/things-to-do/free-family-days-out

    Suggestions from money guiders
    * Look for deals
    * Follow Skint Dad on Facebook
    * Encourage children into the habit of switching off things they aren't using
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  • Money worries can sometimes impact on our ability to look after ourselves and our loved ones. Two apps that might help your mental wellbeing are Headspace and Feeling Good   
  • Relate has some good information on protecting relationships when people are coping with the pressure of money worries: https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help

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  • Compare prices across supermarkets with Trolley 
  • Use Trussell Trust or Food Aid Network to find a foodbank
  • The Too Good to Go app gives you a chance to get low cost surplus food from cafes and restaurants 
  • Olio helps you share food and resources in your community
  • For budget recipes, try Jack Monroe’s Cooking On A Bootstrap
  • Bags of Taste is a fun project that gets you trying new healthy recipes on a budget


    • Suggestions from money guiders:
    * Check reduced food fridge (yellow tags) in shops
    * Too Good to Go
    * Batch cook
    * Olio app
    * Shopping points schemes to turn into spending money
    * Meal plan
    * Set a budget
    * Buy wonky fruit and veg
    * Local markets
    * Meat free days
    * Order online
    * Always shop with a list
    * Set a budget
    * Sign up to Feed your Family for 20 quid: https://fyf20quid.co.uk/
    * https://cookingonabootstrap.com/category/recipes-food/
    * FOOD clubs (Food On Our Doorstep) https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/food-club/
    * https://communitygrocery.org.uk/
    * https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/foods-and-recipes


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  • Extra support for vulnerable people through the Priority Services Register: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/get-help-your-supplier-priority-services-register
  • Cheaper broadband and phone packages: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/social-tariffs
  • National Energy Action is a great source of advice. Call them on 0800 304 7159 and ask about the Warm Home Discount
  • Use Sust-it to check how much it costs to run your electrical appliances and learn about energy efficient products
  • Learn how much each of your appliances costs to run with this online activity 
  • WaterSure (England only): https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/water/water-supply/problems-with-paying-your-water-bill/watersure-scheme-help-with-paying-water-bills/

    • Suggestions from money guiders
    Switch off what not using
    Take meter readings
    Use appliances that use less energy
    BBC article:

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    Crosslight's free budgeting course:
    https://www.themoneycourse.org/join


    ]]>     2022-11-09 08:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/moneyguidernetwork/resources/wish/2376441526     Start here https://padlet.com/moneyguidernetwork/resources/wish/2376520194 Hello! Thanks for finding your way to the resources page for the Money Guiders England Network. This network is run by Quaker Social Action (QSA) in partnership with the Money and Pensions Service. 

    Our network is free to join:
    www.moneyguidersengland.org.uk/

    The Money and Pensions Service has a broad offer for money guidance practitioners. Start here: https://maps.org.uk/money-guiders/

    Competency framework: https://maps.org.uk/money-guiders/ways-to-use-the-framework/

    Frequently asked questions
    https://maps.org.uk/money-guiders/faqs/

    In this Padlet/site there are Money Guidance England Network event recordings, future events and other resource suggestions. Resources from past events such as presentations will be shared soon.


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    Google Rewards App pays you small amounts to complete very small surveys.  Keeping your shopping receipts pays well if you are willing to photograph them for the survey. The money can be spent in Google Play Store on apps/subscriptions you have.  I have 'earned' 57p while Lorelei has been speaking!

    As energy advisors that is something we are constantly telling clients along with trying to help them make thier homes more energy efficient so they can heat homes...thanks energy doctors

    Just want to say with budgeting being a major focus for services now as we're having to 'take things back to basics' as we often feel a bit helpless that we can't get additional money for customers/ tenants, I am finding this session really really helpful! Thank you. I can't wait to have the slides and incorporate the info into 1-1 sessions with people as a sort of checklist

    One of our practical ways to help clients is to refer to projects that help them cook healthy meals for minimum cost..it is called bags of taste and is really popular sadly not available in all of the boroughs we cover

    Most energy trust funds insist on debt advice budget sheets from a debt advice agency so check

    https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/get-help-your-supplier-priority-services-register

    https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help-page-index

    Introduction 

    Money Course website (for clients and organisations)
    Enrol for the Money Course self-led


    The B Word-> 3 simple steps -> choose a method

    First paste:
    MAPS Budget Planner

    https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/budgeting/budget-planner


    EntitledTo planner

    https://e2budget.entitledto.co.uk/entitledto


    MSE budget planner (Excel or printable)

    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/budget-planning/


    CAB online budgeting tool

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/budgeting/budgeting/work-out-your-budget/



    Second paste:
    Budget Builder demo video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Vc4YivDTk


    Budget Builder appli & online tool
    https://budgetbuilder.themoneycourse.org/





    The B Word -> common scenarios

    Guest Handbook

    https://www.themoneycourse.org/guest-handbook


    Reducing Costs -> spending priorities

    Online priorities exercise

    https://www.themoneycourse.org/priorities



    Reducing Costs -> ways to save money
    https://budgetbuilder.themoneycourse.org/

    SHINE covers all London Boroughs our energy doctors provide small  measures energy saving lightbulbs radflek draught proofing and advice in peoples homes

    Mayor of London Grants for Insulation solar etc
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    https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/how-to-claim

    From Morag:
    A major benefit of claiming and being paid CA in Scotland is Carer's Allowance Supplement which is paid twice yearly.
    £245.70 from December 2022 - you'll get this payment if you're getting Carer's Allowance on 10 October 2022

    https://www.gov.uk/attendance%E2%80%93allowance

    Just a note for Scottish participants. No new claims for PIP in Scotland. It has been replaced with Adult Disability Payment which is broadly similar in terms of activities and points https://www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment                        DLA has been replaced by Child Disability Payment in Scotland - again broadly similar but payable to age 18 & slightly different tests after 16 and for visual impairment https://www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment        Universal Credit can be claimed from age 16 if you're caring for a severely disabled person :-) https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/eligibility 



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