It’s time to Talk Money in York and maximise household income – Talk Money campaign 2025/26

#TalkMoney campaign is running from Monday 3 November to Friday 14 November (including National Talk Money Week 3 – 7 Nov)

We’re supporting Talk Money Week, which aims to break down barriers and make it easier for people to share their thoughts and feelings about money.

It can be difficult to start the conversation about money. That’s why #TalkMoney Week is a great opportunity to kickstart a conversation with friends, family or colleagues. In fact, building money conversations into our everyday lives can help us build the financial confidence and resilience needed to face whatever the future has in store for us.

If you’re not sure where to start, why not #StartTheConversation to improve financial wellbeing using the guidance available on MoneyHelper.

York Talk Money aims to support people who are struggling financially. Advice services have come together to promote the support and information available.

We want to make sure people are

1. Getting all the help they are entitled to
2. Reduce their outgoings as much as possible
3. Get advice if they need assistance

To do this

• Use a free independent benefits calculator to make sure you’re not missing out
• Check out our information, hints and tips to reduce your outgoings on our Talk Money page
• If you need help with any of these things contact one of the services on our local advice page or visit your local community venue
• For more information see www.livewellyork.co.uk/talkmoney

#StartTheConversation to improve financial wellbeing York Talk Money Week 2025

With the current cost-of-living pressures, getting support for money worries is more important than ever.

People who talk about money:

• make better and less risky financial decisions
• have stronger personal relationships
• help their children form good lifetime money habits
• feel less stressed or anxious and more in control.

Talking about money can help build financial confidence and resilience to face financial problems in the future.

Financial confidence is about feeling comfortable and in control of your financial position. It means having the knowledge and confidence to make the most of your money. Both on a day-to-day basis, and through planned and unplanned events.

Get the money that you are entitled to

You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what financial support you could be entitled to. www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators  

Check out www.york.gov.uk/benefits to find out about local support schemes.

Reduce your outgoings

You can make savings on your household bills and get help if you are struggling. Get hints, tips, advice on www.livewellyork.co.uk/talkmoney

Get ready for special events

Spread the cost of summer, going back to school and Christmas by setting something aside regularly.

Saving as little as £5.00 per week for a year will result in over £250.00 available for those special events.

Open a Community First Credit Union savings account and you could be eligible for a £25 bonus. More information at www.communityfirstcu.co.uk/savings

Get benefits and money advice

Don’t struggle alone. If you need assistance with benefits or money, you can talk to council services and other local organisations.

Visit www.york.gov.uk/BenefitsAdvice or your local community venue to talk to and find out more about local advice services.