East Riding of Yorkshire Council has delivered a new series of online free personal finance sessions. These sessions specifically invite residents 19 years or older who make less than £25,000 per year. The goal of each session is to increase financial empowerment and deliver tangible benefits. They’ll be taking place in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea. For everyone who makes more than that threshold, an additional charge that will be passed on.
This new initiative is a testament to the council’s commitment to providing member-focused resources. More importantly, perhaps, it helps to empower residents to have a clearer picture of their financial situation. The sessions will cover essential topics and available support, enabling participants to make informed financial decisions.
Our inaugural series of sessions is set to begin this December. Specifically, they will be held at the Goole Adult Learning Centre on the 2nd and 9th from 10:00 to 12:30 GMT. The Bridlington Adult Learning Centre will host a session on December 4th from 10:00 to 15:30 GMT. Cottingham will offer sessions on December 8th from 10:00 to 12:30 GMT and again at Cottingham Worklink on December 12th from 10:00 to 15:30 GMT. Additionally, there will be a session at the Beverley Adult Learning Centre on the same day, running from 09:30 to 15:00 GMT.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council are taking these sessions further in January and February. This expansion provides new residents with even more opportunities to jumpstart their lifelong learning on how to manage their money.
To incentivize participation, those who go through the personal finance session will receive a £40 Love to Shop voucher. This attendance incentive shopping voucher is designed to both motivate attendance and give participants practical support in the process.
Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the following regarding these sessions as an important event.
“We’re proud to support lifelong learning across the East Riding, including on improving financial literacy. We strongly encourage interested residents to find out more and sign up for these excellent sessions.” – Anne Handley
The council’s initiative addresses the shortage of access to financial education. Creating that community deepens the bedrock of community goodwill by providing free and accessible opportunities to learn and grow. Residents need to take advantage of this rare opportunity to improve their financial literacy. Through their participation, they will learn smart strategies for handling their cash flow.
