Master Your Money With Real Skills
Most people never learn how money actually works. Our program changes that by teaching practical budgeting methods you'll use for decades, not just trendy tips that fade away.
See Upcoming SessionsWhat You'll Actually Learn
We focus on building habits that stick. No fluff about becoming rich overnight—just solid techniques for managing what you earn.
Budget Foundations
Start with tracking where your money goes each month. Sounds simple, but most people skip this step and wonder why they're always short on cash. We'll show you three different tracking methods and you pick what fits your life.
Expense Categories That Work
Forget complicated spreadsheets with 47 categories. You need maybe eight categories that make sense for how you actually spend. We'll help you figure out which ones matter for your situation.
Building Your Safety Net
Emergency funds aren't sexy, but they're what keep you from panic when the boiler breaks. Learn how to set realistic savings goals that don't require living on beans and toast for six months.
Adjusting When Life Happens
Your budget will need tweaking every few months. That's normal. We teach you how to adapt without throwing the whole system out when unexpected costs pop up.
Program Structure
Eight weeks of practical work, with sessions happening fortnightly starting autumn 2025. You'll have time between sessions to test what you learn.
Weeks 1–2
Get your baseline numbers sorted. Track everything for two weeks without changing your habits yet. This shows where you really stand.
Weeks 3–4
Create your first proper budget based on what you tracked. Set limits that feel challenging but doable, then see how you do for a fortnight.
Weeks 5–6
Adjust what didn't work in your first attempt. Most people need to tweak their food budget or transport costs after seeing reality versus expectations.
Weeks 7–8
Plan for bigger expenses and irregular costs. Work on your savings strategy that you can maintain after the program ends.
Who Teaches This
People who've helped hundreds of UK households get their finances sorted without judgment or pressure.
Briony Thackwell
Lead Educator
Spent 12 years teaching people how to budget without feeling deprived. She gets that everyone's situation is different.
Seren Cadwallader
Budget Specialist
Focuses on helping families with irregular income create systems that work when money comes in unpredictably.
Elspeth Moorcroft
Programme Coordinator
Keeps everything running smoothly and answers the practical questions that come up between sessions.
Next Session Starts October 2025
Places are limited to 24 people so everyone gets proper attention. Sessions run Tuesday evenings from our Sheffield location, with online options for those who prefer remote attendance.
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