Our Colchester branch will be closed on Friday 1 August for a community volunteering day.
Our Halstead branch will be closed on Tuesday 19 August for a community volunteering day.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
In an increasingly digital world it’s becoming harder to teach our children about money. The question of when to spend or save is one we want them to be asking when they have their own money. The ability to make good money decisions is a valuable life skill, which will help your children for years to come.
You’re invited to a free money skills event run by our financial education partner Money Ready. The free session will bring money to life, introduce your children (or grandchildren) to budgeting, spending and saving through fun activities and help keep them entertained during the summer holidays.
The workshops will be held on Thursday 14 August in the Saffron Community Link, next door to our branch in Saffron Walden (1 Market Square, CB10 1HX).
There are two workshops to cater for children of different ages.
8-11 Year Olds: 1-2pm
The challenge: Pocket money - spend or save? Plus, how to decide what to spend it on.
12-15 Year Olds:
2.15-3.15pm The challenge: First earnings – spend or save? Plus, design yourself a new bedroom on a budget
Refreshments will be provided for both children and grown-ups!
You can sign up via the link on this page. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Money Ready work with over 50,000 young people and adults in the UK every year to help them develop vital money skills. You can find out more about Money Ready here. This event is a condensed version of their Money Twist schools programme, endorsed by The Money Advice Service, and winner of Children & Young People Now’s Financial Capability Award 2012.
