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Money MOT

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Financial toolkit for people aged 50+ in Powys


How can we help?

The Money MOT is a new service to help you take control of your money matters and improve your financial skills.

Whether you wish to improve your workplace numeracy skills, plan for retirement, increase your financial security, or just feel more confident with numbers, we're here to help you achieve your goals with flexible support in the way that suits you best.

What does the Money MOT offer?

Community-based Courses

Fun group courses on money management topics including numeracy skills for:

  • Maximising income
  • Reducing expenses
  • Budgeting
  • Comparing prices
  • In the workplace
  • Using technology


Drop-in Bitesize Workshops

Our Advisers are visiting venues across Powys to help you make the most of your money matters – pop in and see us with any questions.  

1:1 Support Sessions

If you are unable to attend our courses or workshops, then we can visit you at home or by videocall / telephone / email to boost your financial skills.


Personalised Money MOT

We will help you assess your current financial situation and plan for the future. Your personalised report will tell you what to prioritise and offer guidance on how to improve your financial wellbeing from midlife through to retirement.


How much does the Money MOT cost?

The Money MOT service is free of charge.

 
Can you visit me at home?

Our Advisers can visit you at home or you can visit our office if you are unable to attend our courses / workshops.


Will I need to use any IT technology on the course?

No IT experience or equipment is required. We offer face-to-face courses which can be accessed online or paper-based, so we would love to hear from you.


Stephanie Griffiths, Financial Inclusion Officer at Age Cymru Powys, explains what help is available:

“With the current Cost-of-Living Crisis, many people are worried about their finances. We are ‘ON YOUR SIDE’ to increase your financial wellbeing with fun, friendly support in the way that suits you best.

Age Cymru Powys is visiting venues across Powys to help you make the most of your money matters – pop in and see us with any questions. Call to find out when we are next in your local area or register for a course.

And most importantly… Free tea, coffee, cake, refreshments will be available!”


Money MOT – Free support to master your finances for over-50s in Powys

We encourage early registration to ensure your place.

Call Age Cymru Powys on 01686 623707 or email enquiries@acpowys.org.uk to find out when we are next in your area of Powys.

Signing up to our courses across Powys is easy – give us a call and we will do the rest!


The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus