Free, simple, effective money skills workshops to help you navigate everyday life
SELF LED COURSES
Gain valuable, everyday money skills with our self-paced courses. Delivered online, you can progress through the material at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
Money Course Self Led
A simple, effective budgeting course which you can complete at your own pace.
REGISTER
How will the The Money Course help me?
You’ll discover lots of practical, real-life money skills which you will be able to apply to your own situation and which will help you manage your money day-to-day
You’ll get some ideas of ways to make savings and avoid going into the red
You’ll learn how to create a simple household budget to help you to take control
You’ll hear about ways to prioritise the things that are most important to you, and develop simple techniques to help you stay on top your bills
You’ll learn how to avoid getting into difficulty with debt, and what to do if you are struggling with problem debt
You’ll learn more about your relationship with money and how to deal with the anxiety it sometimes brings
You’ll get support from a Budget Coach if you need to speak to someone one-to-one after the course
“It was very useful. I particularly enjoyed learning about budgeting and piggy banking….the videos were great and the small groups were helpful.”
This is your moment to take control of your money.
What’s inside the course...
Choose how you'd like to take part
-
You are not alone! We understand it can sometimes feel like you’re the only person who’s struggling with money, and that feeling can be very isolating.
However, you are certainly not – many other people are in the same boat, and getting together in small groups allows us to hear others’ experiences and realise that financial difficulties are more common than we may think.
Live courses (either online or in person) offer a relaxed, engaging experience, allowing you to participate in discussions, ask questions and get to know others in your small group. No-one will ask you to share anything personal that you’re not comfortable with, and you can take part as much or as little as you like.
Come along and join in – what have you got to lose?
-
The self-led course gives you the freedom to work through the Money Course materials at your own pace, at a time (and from a place) that suits you. The system saves your progress and you can pick up where you left off whenever you like. But we’re not leaving you all alone - our facilitators are just an email away if you get stuck or have any questions.
When you sign up for any of our free courses, you get:
Details of how to take part in the course (self-led guidance or joining instructions for your live course)
Access to the ‘Money Course Player’ which contains all the course materials, videos, exercises and resources
Support from our Money Course facilitators throughout the course
A downloadable copy of our Guest Handbook
Access to the Budget Builder online tool
The Money Fitness plan to help you put what you’ve learned into action
The option to take part in our one-to-one Budget Coaching programme once you have completed the course
Meet a few of our facilitators
-
![]()
“ I enjoy seeing how the money course can help guests to feel more confident and in control of a key area of their lives. ”
Susannah Steele -
![]()
“Being a money course facilitator allows me to meet people from diverse backgrounds who share similar financial issues - I help them by providing the materials and tools required to address their money issues. No two sessions are the same and I enjoy the variety!”
Nicole Belfon
-
![]()
“I enjoy helping people become more confident with their money and seeing them feeling less anxious.”
Stephen Innis
-
![]()
“I love meeting all the guests who come on our courses – there’s always a good atmosphere in the sessions, and it’s really rewarding to help people get to grips with their money in practical ways.”
Lorelei Freeman
-
![]()
“The course is such a good way to meet people from all walks of life and to share ideas.”
Valerie Merson
-
![]()
“I really enjoy meeting the participants on the course and - hopefully - helping them to make more sense of their financial affairs.”
Nigel Stevenson
-
![]()
“The Money Course is practical and fun. I enjoy encouraging guests to get what is most helpful for them from the course.”
Carol Redford
-
![]()
“ I really fancy the idea that the Money Course can buy people time or wiggle room in the event of a life disruption by having well organised finances - whatever their income level. It is very important but often overlooked.”
Lola
FAQs
how long is the money course?
The Money Course normally runs over three weeks, with sessions taking place at the same time each week.
Online sessions last for approximately 1.5 hours, and face-to-face for 2 hours (including refreshments).
What if I can’t attend all the dates listed for a course?
Once you sign up to take part in a Money Course, you will get access to the Money Course Player, which will enable you to catch up on the videos for any session you missed, as well as complete the exercises and get access to any of the resources mentioned in the session.
How much do your courses cost?
Nothing at all! At Crosslight we believe so strongly in the importance of money education and financial capability that we have designed this course to be accessible to everyone, without the barrier of having to pay in order to take part.
Is there a physical handbook for the course?
Yes there is – the Guest Handbook is available as both a downloadable .pdf (for free) and to order as a hard copy (at a cost). Further details can be found here.
I can’t make any of the dates on your website!
Sorry to hear this! We post details of the next available dates as soon as sign-ups close for the previous course; however if attending a live course is proving challenging for you, you may prefer our self-led option where you can work through the sessions at your own pace.
Do you run any face-to-face courses?
Yes we do! We run a course per term at the majority of our branches, and upcoming dates and locations for courses can be found on our website.
Can I watch the videos or do the exercises again after the session ends?
Yes you can – you will have access to all the elements included in a session the day after the live session has run. You can log into our online ‘Money Course Player here.
Is there any support for guests after the end of the course?
Yes, everyone who attends a Money Course is eligible to sign up for Crosslight’s Budget Coaching programme. This is a series of one-to-one sessions with a Budget Coach to help guests put into practice the tools and tips the Money Course covers, looking at their own situation in particular. Details of the Budget Coaching programme are shared with participants at the end of the course.
“Thank you for the quality of the videos and for the handbook - all EXCELLENT!”
Tues 28 Jan, 04 and 11 Feb 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FCDA, Belvedere House Community Resource Centre
Feltham, TW13 4DH
REGISTER