Tuesday 3 November | 10am–4pm
Northern Ireland’s biggest Talk Money Week online event brings local organisations together with support from your local Council.
Whether you want to make your money go further, understand your options, or get support with money worries, come and join the conversation on Tuesday 3 November from 10am until 4pm.
The event will cover budgeting, energy, scams, debt, planning ahead, food banks and benefits, with practical tips to help you take small, manageable steps that can make a big difference.
Because It All Counts towards feeling more in control of your money.
It’s all online, so you can log in for the whole day or just drop in for the sessions that matter most to you. Check the timetable below and join whenever suits you.
| Time | Organisation | What you’ll learn |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–10:05 | Welcome | Welcome and introduction to the event. |
| 10:05–10:35 | Consumer Council | Learn how to save on household bills with online tools, compare energy and fuel costs, explore oil support, and get help with official complaints. |
| 10:40–11:10 | Healthy Start | Find out about the Healthy Start Scheme, which provides help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and children under four years old. |
| 11:15–11:45 | Make the Call | Understand how to get free, confidential help checking benefit entitlements, making claims, arranging home visits if needed, and accessing wider support services. |
| 11:50–12:20 | MoneyHelper | Compare petrol prices, plan your budget, check borrowing options, try the salary calculator and explore free tools, then contact MoneyHelper for money or pension guidance. |
| 12:25–12:55 | Trading Standards | Learn about common scams, hear the real-life impacts, and get practical advice to recognise fraud and protect yourself from becoming a victim. |
| 13:00–13:30 | Compassionate Communities NI | Discover practical steps to plan ahead, from organising key paperwork and setting up an Enduring Power of Attorney to protecting your future wishes and finances. |
| 13:35–14:05 | Trussell | Understand why food banks exist, how talking about money can help you maximise your income, and where to find community support when times are difficult. |
| 14:10–14:40 | National Energy Action | Learn how to reduce your energy bills, keep warm for less, use heating efficiently, and find support if you’re struggling with costs. |
| 14:45–15:15 | Independent Community Advice – CAAN | Gain free, independent advice on managing money, debt, benefits and financial support, helping you to make informed choices and build financial confidence. |
| 15:20–15:50 | MoneyHelper Pension Guidance | Learn how to plan key next steps in retirement planning with a basic guide to pensions and how to get further guidance and help. |
| 15:55–16:00 | Thanks and Close | Closing remarks. |
Joining the event
The event is being held online through Microsoft Teams.
If you are on a laptop, simply click the link and join. If you are using a mobile device, you may be asked to install the free Teams app.
Please give yourself a couple of extra minutes before the event starts, so you don’t miss a moment of valuable information.
Join the event: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/363646040716073?p=CXycerDV3gqZaIJxnj
Meeting ID: 363 646 040 716 073
Passcode: W7Qp9Wo2
You can join for the whole day or simply pop in for the sessions that matter most to you!