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Free 3-Day Workshop β€” Westminster

Financial Literacyfor Young People 17–25

A free, practical three-day workshop helping young people aged 17–25 in Westminster understand money, benefits, budgeting, and independent living.

πŸ—“οΈ 3 Days πŸ‘₯ 8 places Per Cohort πŸ“ In Person β€” Westminster πŸ’· Completely Free
BUDGETING ✦UNIVERSAL CREDIT ✦RENT & BILLS ✦BANK ACCOUNTS ✦DEBT & CREDIT ✦COUNCIL TAX ✦SAVINGS ✦INDEPENDENT LIVING ✦ BUDGETING ✦UNIVERSAL CREDIT ✦RENT & BILLS ✦BANK ACCOUNTS ✦DEBT & CREDIT ✦COUNCIL TAX ✦SAVINGS ✦INDEPENDENT LIVING ✦

What You'll Learn

Three focused days covering the financial skills every care leaver needs to live independently and confidently.

Day 1
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Money Basics & Budgeting

  • Understanding your income and outgoings
  • Building a personal budget
  • Opening and managing a bank account
  • Avoiding common money mistakes
  • Cost of living and everyday spending
Day 2
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Benefits & Entitlements

  • Universal Credit β€” how it works
  • Council tax exemption for care leavers
  • What to do if payments are delayed
Day 3
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Rent, Bills & Independent Living

  • Understanding your tenancy agreement
  • Paying rent and avoiding arrears
  • Managing gas, electric and water bills
  • Debt, credit and staying safe online
  • Savings and planning for the future

ℹ️ Workshop Information

πŸ“ Location: Westminster β€” Confirmed Venue details sent on booking.

πŸ‘₯ 8 places per cohort. Small group sessions for a personal, supportive experience.

πŸ”’ Confidential & safe. Everything shared in the room stays in the room.

πŸ’· Completely free For all Young People in Westminster aged 17–25.

🌐 Requirement β€” ESOL Level 1 Mandatory.

πŸŽ“ Required for Choice Based Lettings bidding pack access per Westminster's Local Offer.

Upcoming Cohorts

Eight cohorts running across the year. Only 8 places available per cohort β€” book early.

June
2nd Β· 3rd Β· 4th June
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
Reserve a Place β†’
June
16th Β· 17th Β· 18th June
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
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July
28th Β· 29th Β· 30th July
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
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August
25th Β· 26thΒ· 27th Aug
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
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September
22nd Β· 23rd Β· 24th Sep
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
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October
27th Β· 28th Β· 29th Oct
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
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November
10th Β· 11th Β· 12th Nov
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
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December
1st Β· 2nd Β· 3rd Dec
πŸ“ Venue β€” WestminsterπŸ—“οΈ 3 consecutive days
8 places available
Reserve a Place β†’

Get In Touch

Have a question before booking? Contact us in the way that works best for you.

πŸ“ž Phone020 8205 0067
πŸ“§ Email[email protected]

Book Your Place

Complete the form to reserve your place on a Financial Literacy Workshop cohort. We'll confirm your booking within 2 working days. All information is strictly confidential. Only 8 places per cohort.

πŸ‘€ Your Details

Programme is for care leavers aged 17–25.


πŸ“ž Contact Details

Optional β€” useful for booking confirmation.


πŸ—“οΈ Choose Your Cohort

Select your preferred dates. We'll confirm availability when we contact you.


πŸ”’ Strictly confidential. Safeguarding & data protection policies apply.

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Place Reserved!

Thank you β€” a member of the Skillsum Westminster team will be in touch within 2 working days to confirm your place.

If you need to speak to someone sooner, call us on 020 8205 0067.

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