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We’re looking for a partner to support #monitoring + #evaluation of our work, read our brief at: https://t.co/VmURHldQMK Organisations should register interest or ask questions via hello@themoneycharity.org.uk, or join us for a short conference call.
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We’re delighted to be able to offer our financial wellbeing work to Refugee groups, and that wouldn’t be possible without generous funding from National Lottery Good Causes. Thank you and happy birthday! #NationalLottery25 https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #FF
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Our fantastic Young People’s Team consultants @ their training get-together this wk. They help take our #MoneyWorkshops + #financialeducation UK-wide to schools, colleges + non-education settings. We’re really grateful for them all! https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY #ThursdayThanks https://t.co/m18LCU3Alg
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£2,653 Average credit card debt per household in May 2019
Statistics July 2019 -
It was fantastic being with all our Young People’s Team consultants this week at their annual training get-together. They help us take our Money Workshops and #financialeducation far and wide across the UK to schools, colleges and non-education settings. We’re really grateful for each one of them! https://themoneycharity.org.uk/
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Wishing a great #ALevelResultsDay to everyone today! Whatever it brings, get yourself a copy of our #StudentMoneyManual, the essential guide to managing your #money at #university https://t.co/1YRSx2Bp9z #alevelresults2019 https://t.co/NWPP6d3bqd
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This is an important article and talking our language! https://www.pensions -expert.com/Special-Features/Why-financial-wellbeing-at-retirement-is-more-than-just-a-buzzword Employers are becoming ever more aware of their need to come alongside employees with financial education, support and help, in order to improve their financial wellbeing and overall job satisfaction, and our workshops can be a big help here. Why not get in touch with us to start a conversation? https://www.pensions #CharityTuesday
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On #InternationalYouthDay2019, we’re as passionate as ever about bringing quality #financialeducation to #youngpeople through our Money Workshops, Student Money Manual + Teacher Resource Packs. Find out more at: https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY #MondayMotivation https://t.co/3FB0JMtz3i
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On #InternationalYouthDay2019, we’re as passionate as ever about bringing high-quality financial education to young people through our Money Workshops, Student Money Manual and Teacher Resource Packs. Engaging young people with managing their money well is an essential priority in setting them up well for the rest of their life. Find out more: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #MondayMotivation
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Just one month to go to this! We’re looking forward to helping people think about their #pension + planning for #retirement with our dedicated workshop. If you’d like to book one that week (or anytime), get in touch! https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY #FF https://t.co/far7Pkj0Z7
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Just one month to go to #PensionAwarenessDay! https://twitter.com/PensionDay/status/1159827708311818242?s=20 We’re looking forward to helping people think about their pension and planning for retirement with our dedicated workshop. If you’d like to book one that week (or anytime), get in touch! https://twitter.com/PensionDay/status/1159827708311818242?s=20 #FF
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If you use charities and/or vol. orgs for support in dealing with @HMRCgovuk, they want your opinion on how they could better support you, meet your needs, + liaise more effectively with those orgs. Email vcs.info@iffresearch.com to find out more https://t.co/yMMyG4vRVj https://t.co/kJxyISzB4E
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If you’re someone who uses charities and/or voluntary organisations to get support in your dealings with HMRC, then they want to hear your opinion on how they could better support you and meet your needs, as well as liaising more effectively with those organisations. If you’d like to take part in this research, then contact IFF Research on vcs.info@iffresearch.com www.themoneycharity.org.uk
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Read all about it! We’d love to keep you up to date with all our latest #news as we aspire towards a financially capable UK. Why not sign up to get our #newsletter through the year by filling out this simple form: https://t.co/Va5f4vnEtX #CharityTuesday #signup https://t.co/mJhalSEee8
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Read all about it! We would love to keep you up to date with all of our latest news as we aspire towards a financially capable UK. Why not sign up to get our newsletter through the year by filling out the simple form here: https://bit.ly/2YeheQA #CharityTuesday
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If you work with a #charity or #community organisation which supports +helps adults, we have fully-funded 2-hour #financialwellbeing #workshops available for staff or beneficiaries. Get in touch to find out more: hello@themoneycharity.org.uk https://t.co/1gAyMO63Ql
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Did you know that from September, all online retailers you use will need you to use SCA (Strong Customer Authentication) when you pay for something? SCA means authenticating yourself by two different methods, from a PIN to a confirmation text or fingerprint. It’s designed to enhance your customer rights and reduce online fraud. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #FF
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The Money Charity #staff team are supported by a fantastic #trustees team + we’re really pleased to welcome 3 new board member, bringing additional skills + expertise in Business Development + Digital. We look forward to working with you all! https://t.co/o66Mhscun2
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The Money Charity staff team are supported by a fantastic team of #trustees, and we’re really pleased to have welcomed three new members recently to the board, bringing additional skills and expertise in Business Development and Digital. We look forward to working with you all! https://themoneycharity.org.uk/about/trustees/
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As people head on #holidays, remember being smart with your money applies all year! Plan your holiday + #budget realistically. Our desktop + app #BudgetBuilder could really help you put together a proper budget + stick to it. Sign up at: https://t.co/nn0ygnYUIX https://t.co/7VEnBXwLfs
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£2,653 Average credit card debt per household in May 2019
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The Money Stats – July 2019 – “Safe As Houses”…What’s Happening in the UK Market?
While average UK house prices continue to rise, the true measure of the property market is highly dependent on which source you look at, as well as taking into account regional variations, according to the July 2019 Money Statistics, produced
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The Money Charity Announces New Partnership with Oaks Consultancy
Relationship is Agency’s First With a Financial Charity The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, are delighted to announce their new partnership with Oaks Consultancy, who will support them with strategy, business development and income generation. Following a tendering
Our News 1st Jul -
The Money Charity’s Response to the MAPS Listening Document
The Money Charity warmly welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Money and Pensions Service Listening Document, which we see as making a vital contribution to a successful strategy to improve financial capability in the UK. We look forward to
External News 1st Jul -
26 years and 9 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
Statistics June 2019 -
The Money Stats – June 2019 – UK Incomes Struggle As Recent Rises Peter Out
Average UK incomes continue to struggle in 2019, with regular real pay, as of April, 1.1% lower than the pre-crash peak in February 2008 and total real pay (i.e. including bonuses) 5.5% below, according to the June 2019 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 27th Jun -
The Money Charity’s 2018 Annual Report
It’s scarcely believable, but 2019 is racing on and the summer is already (we can only hope…) almost upon us! What better moment then to highlight the release of The Money Charity’s 2018 Annual Report, sharing the story of all
Our News 30th May -
The Money Stats – May 2019 – Average UK Credit Card Debt Could Take Over Quarter of a Century To Repay
It would take the average person in the UK 26 years and 9 months to pay off the average credit card debt, if they only make the minimum payment each month, according to the May 2019 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 29th May -
19.87% Average credit card interest rate in April 2019
Statistics May 2019 -
200,000 Young People Reached By Financial Education Workshops!
The Money Charity Celebrates Exciting Milestone The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, are delighted to announce that this Friday (10th May) they will reach the 200,000th recipient of their high-quality proven financial education in a Money Workshop at
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The Money Stats – April 2019 – Financial Year Nears End on Subdued Note
As an otherwise highly eventful financial year draws towards a close, the picture for the UK’s price, wage and debt statistics remains largely subdued, according to the April 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Despite dramatic events elsewhere,
Press Release 25th Apr -
-5.9% Change in the average real wage since pre-crash peak in February 2008
Statistics April 2019 -
Emerging Payments Awards 2019
Emerging Payments Awards – 3rd October 2019 The Emerging Payments Awards recognise excellence and innovation in payments. With over 8 hours of networking time, this prestigious event is where relationships are formed and reputations are built. Now in its twelfth
External News 24th Apr -
The Money Stats – March 2019 – Recent Figures Suggest UK Economy Slow-Down
A wide range of debt, price and financial statistics suggest a ‘slowing down’ of the UK’s economic landscape, according to the March 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. While many recent months have seen significant rises or falls
Press Release 26th Mar -
-5.3% Change in the average real wage since pre-crash peak in February 2008
Statistics March 2019 -
International Women’s Day – Women and Financial Wellbeing
The Money Charity believes that our message of bringing financial capability and wellbeing is for everyone, whatever their age, gender, background or situation, and are committed to seeing this become ever more the reality for people across the UK. To mark this year’s International
Our News 8th Mar -
The Money Stats – February 2019 – Households Remain Under Financial Stress Despite Some Signs of Improvement
Could you spare us 5 minutes? We would love to know what you think of The Money Statistics so have set up a short survey here. With your feedback, we will keep improving the report, making it as useful as possible to
Press Release 22nd Feb -
26 years and 5 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
Statistics February 2019 -
Our Response to the FCA Discussion Paper on Fair Pricing
The Money Charity calls on the FCA to ban ‘inertia’ pricing and the loyalty surcharge. In our response to the FCA’s discussion paper on fair pricing in financial services, we have called on the FCA to introduce rules that protect long-term
External News 31st Jan -
£898.71 Increase in average total debt per adult in the year to November 2018
Statistics January 2019 -
The Money Stats – January 2019 – Low Savings and Rising Debt Across UK Points to Need for 2019 Financial Resolutions
Could you spare us 5 minutes? We would love to know what you think of The Money Statistics so have set up a short survey here. With your feedback, we will keep improving the report, making it as useful as
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The Money Stats – December 2018 – Strong Auto-Enrolment Pension Rates Yet To Solve UK Coverage Shortfall
While much positive progress has been made on UK public awareness of pensions, and participation in them, a considerable shortfall remains in overall coverage, according to the December 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The implementation and take-up
Press Release 19th Dec -
9.96 million Number of employees auto-enrolled into pension schemes by November 2018
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The Money Stats – November 2018 – Insurmountable Obstacles Continue to Block First-Time Buyer Access to Property Market
The challenge of housing affordability in the UK, particularly for first-time buyers, remains acute, according to the November 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Reports that the housing market is struggling, with property values falling or remaining static
Press Release 22nd Nov -
98% First-time buyer deposit as percentage of average salary, in September 2018
Statistics November 2018 -
93 Number of times per second LINK cash machines used across the UK in September 2018
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The Money Stats – October 2018 – Rapid Rise of Digital Payments Yet to Halt Enduring Popularity of Cash
With many headlines sounding the death knell for cash, its popularity and use continues to endure robustly, according to the October 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Despite reports that the tipping point has been reached, with the
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The Money Stats – September 2018 – Public Sector Improvements Mask Household Debt Concerns
Considerable improvements in UK public sector finances should be weighed alongside signs of concern for household finances, according to the September 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. A dramatic improvement in the UK’s public sector finances has been
Press Release 20th Sep -
0.2% Average interest rate on instant access savings account in July 2018
Statistics September 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Debt continues to drop as interests rise
In the same month that the Bank of England base rate has risen to 0.75% – the highest level since 2009, debt growth has fallen to its lowest level in over a year. According to the August 2018 Money Statistics,
Press Release 14th Aug -
£19.97 The fall in debt growth per day in June
Statistics August 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Day to day costs rise across the UK
Findings from the latest Money Statistics from The Money Charity have revealed that UK household costs have risen dramatically in May. The average UK household daily spend on gas, water and electricity has increased to £4.21 in May, growing by
Press Release 25th Jul -
£122m The increase in net lending to individuals a day
Statistics July 2018 -
Press Release: Just one hour of financial education works – Evaluation of The Money Charity’s Workshops in schools
The Money Charity’s Money Workshops have a significant positive effect on the financial capability of young people, in terms of confidence and perception of knowledge, even when the majority of students experience only one one-hour workshop. This is one of
External News 24th Jul -
THE MONEY STATS – Debt growth slows in the UK
New statistics show that, having reached a peak in April the growth of debt per adult is now beginning to slow. The June 2018’s Money Statistics – produced by The Money Charity finds that growth over the previous 12 months
Press Release 13th Jun -
21% The increase in debt issues reported by Citizens Advice on last year
Statistics June 2018 -
£123,870 The outstanding mortgage debt per mortgaged household
Statistics May 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Economic Growth predicted to slump to 5 year low
UK GDP growth is predicted to slump at 0.1% between January and March 2018, its lowest quarterly level since Q4 2012, according to the latest Money Statistics. May’s Money Statistics reveals that the ONS predict Q1 2018 GDP growth to
Press Release 14th May -
3.9% The drop in unemployment amongst 18-24 year olds on last quarter (reaching its lowest since 2004)
Statistics April 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Almost 10m households in the UK have no savings whatsoever
An extra 340,000 households have no savings to their name since last year, rising to 9.79 million in 2017, according to the latest Money Statistics. April’s Money Statistics reveal that the amount of households in the UK with no cash
Press Release 18th Apr -
How to pay off your credit card debt
Sara Williams, creator of money advice blog Debt Camel, and local Citizens Advice volunteer advisor, guest blogs for The Money Charity on the best ways to pay off credit card debt quickly. The Financial Conduct Authority last week announced its
Blog 24th Mar -
THE MONEY STATS – Beginning of the Housing Bubble Burst
Average house prices across the UK fell by 0.7% over the last quarter according to Halifax, and by 0.3% in February according to Nationwide. According to the latest Money Charity Money Statistics, the latest house price estimates from two of
Press Release 20th Mar -
5% The reduction in loans approved for house purchase over the year
Statistics March 2018 -
Financial Capability and Young Workers Report Blog – Veda Harrison, Public and Consumer Affairs Manager, NatWest
At NatWest, we believe that financial capability is essential to national prosperity, improving business productivity and employee wellbeing. But for us, financial capability is about more than this. It’s about helping customers – especially tomorrow’s customers – develop better money
Blog 19th Mar -
International Women’s Day – The Fin Cap Gender Gap
When it comes to money, women are often worse off compared to their male counterparts. Whether we are talking about earnings, savings, confidence or capability, men often come up trumps. Of course, the most obvious statistic that demonstrates how women
Blog 8th Mar