Financial wellbeing workshops

Do you want to get your finances back on track in 2025? 

As an SNG customer, you have access to FREE online money management workshops that can help you feel more confident about your finances.  

Whether it’s learning how to manage your debt, lowering your household bills, how to have a budget-friendly summer or avoiding the pitfalls of emergency lending – you can discover how to improve your finances, and feel secure and on track in 2025. 

  • Choose any or all of the free, one-hour workshops on Zoom.
  • Run by Emma Waller, a Money Minded expert money coach and co-author of Martin Lewis' Your Money Matters textbook.
  • Join with or without your camera and participate as much or as little as you like – there’s no pressure, just practical advice.

Simply sign up via this booking form Opens in new window and reset your money mindset.

 

Sign up for our financial wellbeing workshops

Thursday 3 April 2025, 10-11am - Managing what you owe (for beginners)

  • Different types of borrowing
  • Understanding interest
  • Priority debt and arrears
  • Manageable vs unmanageable debt
  • Accessing debt support


Wednesday 23 April 2025, 1-2pm - Managing what you owe

  • Different types of borrowing and APR
  • Manageable vs unmanageable debt
  • Strategies for paying down debt (snowball vs avalanche)
  • Getting debt advice
  • Debt solutions


Tuesday 6 May 2025, 10-11am - Getting the best value for money (for beginners)

  • Getting the best deals for bills
  • How to negotiate with your bill providers
  • Offering a settlement (if you are in arrears)
  • Finding discounts and other savings


Tuesday 20 May 2025, 8-9pm - Bill Busting for savvy shoppers PM 

  • How to make savings on your bills
  • Everyday savings in store and online
  • How to negotiate better deals with your providers
  • Where to find the best deals


Tuesday 10 June 2025, 10am-11am - Summer Sizzler

  • Summer holiday spending 
  • Free summer holiday fun
  • Holiday considerations and insurance
  • Summer budgeting
  • Preparing for the new school term


Wednesday 25 June 2025, 1-2pm - Summer Sizzler (repeat)

  • Summer holiday spending 
  • Free summer holiday fun
  • Holiday considerations and insurance
  • Summer budgeting
  • Preparing for the new school term


Tuesday 8 July, 2025 10-11am - Understanding Buy Now Pater Later and other emergency borrowing (for beginners)

  • What is BNPL?
  • Advantages and disadvantages of BNPL
  • Payday loans
  • Spotting loan sharks and what to do if you have used one

 

Thursday 17 July 2025, 1-2pm - Understanding credit scores/reports with confidence PM

  • Do I need to borrow money?
  • Understanding credit scores and reports
  • How to improve your credit score / credit file
  • How a poor credit score/history impacts your future


Monday 4 August 2025, 11-12 noon - Smart Money Summer:  Money skills for kids   

An interactive session for kids and parents/carers!

  • Money quizzes
  • How to look after your money and keep it safe
  • Wants and needs
  • Understanding bank accounts
  • How to have good money conversations in the home