The Money House

Practical, interactive learning. At TMH there are no lectures. Interactive games and activities involve young people in every aspect of their learning. Our Education Officers are young, trained, tested and enthusiastic, and it shows in the feedback we get from all the young people who attend.

Impact

• Attendees are three times less likely to have rent arrear issues than their peers. No one who has completed TMH has been evicted.
• Landlords have reduced costs and secure more rent with fewer arrears.
• 98% of participants that completed the training feel more financially confident.

Sessions also provide:

• Extra support to understand benefit changes and implications -Universal Credit; LHA Housing Benefit Cap.
• Financial digital skills to help them navigate the financial maze and make the most of their money.
• Participants are better prepared to live sustainable independent lives.

Young people will also receive:

• A hot lunch plus travel expenses.
• We can also provide sessions at an alternative location.
• Accreditations or certificates.

TMH Covers:

• Tenancy agreements – Rights & Responsibilities.
• Cost of moving in.
• Avoiding eviction.
• Paying household bills.
• Choosing utility providers.
• Banking – Accounts & Savings.
• Borrowing safely.
• Budgeting – Weekly & Monthly.
• Spending habits – Good & Bad.
• Shopping – Offers, consumer rights.
• Benefits – Entitlements & Universal Credit.
• What’s next – Planning for the future?