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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‘₯ 12 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€” venue TBC. Confirmed details sent on booking.

πŸ‘₯ 12 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 care leavers in Westminster aged 17–25.

🌐 Language support available β€” let us know when you book.

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

Upcoming Cohorts

Eight cohorts running across the year. Only 12 places available per cohort β€” book early.

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