08/10/2025
Consumer Council Offers Free Financial Health Check Sessions
The Consumer Council has launched a new campaign, 'Make your finances fitter', aimed at encouraging the public to take control of their finances and maximise their budget.
As part of the campaign, the Council is hosting free online information sessions in the coming weeks. These sessions are open to anyone who wants to review their personal finances or for employees and volunteers who support others.
The sessions will share practical ways to help reduce household bills and provide details of financial schemes that may be beneficial. Attendees will be able to get individual advice after the session if needed.
There are two opportunities to join:
– Wednesday, 22 October at 11am
– Thursday, 6 November at 7pm
To join a session, individuals must email financialservices@consumercouncil.org.uk, stating which session they wish to attend and noting any additional requirements. The relevant Teams link and joining details will then be sent via email.
To find out more about help and support available visit Make your finances fitter
As part of the campaign, the Council is hosting free online information sessions in the coming weeks. These sessions are open to anyone who wants to review their personal finances or for employees and volunteers who support others.
The sessions will share practical ways to help reduce household bills and provide details of financial schemes that may be beneficial. Attendees will be able to get individual advice after the session if needed.
There are two opportunities to join:
– Wednesday, 22 October at 11am
– Thursday, 6 November at 7pm
To join a session, individuals must email financialservices@consumercouncil.org.uk, stating which session they wish to attend and noting any additional requirements. The relevant Teams link and joining details will then be sent via email.
To find out more about help and support available visit Make your finances fitter
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