Talk Money Week Money Workshop: Protecting Communities from Financial Harm
Schedule
Thu Nov 06 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Chestnut Centre | Huddersfield, EN
Dalton Together and BDCU are putting on a workshop for community practitioners to understand the credit union offer with financial training.About this Event
💸 Money SOS: Protecting Communities from Financial Harm
📅 Date: Thursday, 6th November 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 - 2.30 PM
📍 Location: Chestnut Centre, Dalton Together
🎟️ Free In-Person Workshop – Reserve Your Spot Now!
Join us for Talk Money Week 2025 with a understanding of the Credit Union offer with hands-on training on how to build financial confidence and support others.
Hosted by Bradford District Credit Union, this workshop is packed with practical tools, real-world insights and expert guidance to help you tackle financial harm in your community.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- What Credit Unions are and how they promote financial inclusion
- Understanding APR and borrowing wisely
- Spotting payday lenders and loan sharks
- Budgeting tips and contactless payment insights
- How overdrafts work and how to avoid costly mistakes
- Building a strong credit score
- The power of saving with a Credit Union
🎁 Perks:
- Free worksheets to apply your learning
- Networking with fellow community champions
- A supportive, practical learning environment
This session is ideal for staff, students, and community workers looking to take control of their finances and help others do the same.
📧 For queries: [email protected]
🌐 Bonus Webinar: Talk Money Week 2025
📅 Date: Wednesday, 5th November 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Online (Teams link shared before event)
🎟️ Free Webinar – Register here
👉 Register here:
As a lead-in to our Money SOS workshop on 6th November, we’re inviting all participants—and anyone passionate about financial wellbeing—to join this bonus online session during Talk Money Week 2025.
This webinar brings together regional experts to explore how we can protect our communities from financial harm, with insights that will enrich your experience at the in-person workshop.
🔊 Topics & Speakers:
- Economic Crime Prevention – West Yorkshire Police
- Stop Loan Sharks – Illegal Money Lending Team England
- Gambling Related Harm – NECCA & Bradford Council
- Finance and Community Development – Bradford District Credit Union
- Credit Union Research Project – York University
Who can join the Workshop?
- Anyone
Who is the organiser?
- Ian Brewer, Community Development Lead @ at Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU)
- Since 1993, Bradford District Credit Union has helped over 11,000 people save and borrow safely.
How do I join the Credit Union?
You will need:
- Passport or driving licence (full or provisional)
- Debit Card for your first £5 saving deposit
Can I take a loan with BDCU
- Yes see our latest offers:
I live outside of Bradford, can I still join?
- Yes, by working for one of our payroll companies, you can join through your employer.
- If not you need to live in Bradford, Kirklees or Craven councils
Can I change my savings amount?
- Yes, just email us to increase or decrease your deductions and we will amend it
How do I withdraw my savings?
- You can send payments to your bank via our internet and smartphone banking app.
For more information, please email me at
Where is it happening?
The Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Huddersfield, United KingdomGBP 0.00
