About These Workshops
BDCU offers a 1 hour training opportunities to help you and your community improve financial literacy and wellbeing for staff and clients.
1. 'Money SOS' Free Train the Trainer Workshops (In Person - 1 hour)
Contact ian.brewer@bdcu.co.uk to run a workshop at your organisation
Ian's 'Train the Trainer' course, developed with a Mental Health Artist, helps community practitioners and staff understand key financial terms. This in-person training has already benefited over 500 people and focuses on aiding those affected by the 'Cost of Living Crisis'.
See here for a recent partner event https://bdcu.co.uk/free-train-the-trainer-workshop-with-our-partners/
Key Topics:
- APR and lending rates
- Avoiding PayDay Lenders and high-cost credit
- The dangers of Loan Sharks
- Using Contactless
- Overdrafts and Direct Debits
- Understanding your Credit Score
- What is the Bradford District Credit Union
Materials Provided:
- Worksheet
- Answer Sheet
- Evaluation Form
Contact:
Ian Brewer at ian.brewer@bdcu.co.uk to book your free workshop.
2. Pension and Money Webinars with 'Money and Pensions Service' (Online - 1 hour)
These webinars offer expert advice on managing finances and open to all community and payroll partner companies. Future webinars are to be set.
Key Topics:
- Pensions (Money and Pensions Service)
- Payroll Savings (Credit Union)
- 'Gambling Related Harm (NECA)
- Money and Mental Health (Mind in Bradford)
- Low-cost lending (Stop Loan Shark Team)
- Q&A session
Contact:
Ian Brewer at ian.brewer@bdcu.co.uk to book your free workshop.