Community workshops

Practical learning, in a welcoming community setting.

Sessions are designed to use plain English, accessible examples and space for people to build confidence at their own pace.

Learn together

Information becomes more useful when it feels understandable.

Purple Elm plans community sessions on everyday financial subjects, including tax, benefits, budgeting and official correspondence.

Adults taking part in a welcoming community workshop.

Possible session themes

Designed around practical questions

Future workshop topics will continue to be shaped by what participants and community partners tell us they would find useful.

01

Understanding Your Money

02

Budgeting With Confidence

03

Understanding HMRC Letters

04

Introduction to Self Assessment

05

Understanding Universal Credit Statements

06

Dealing With Official Correspondence

07

Digital Confidence for Financial Services

08

Know When to Ask for Specialist Help

Accessible delivery

Clear language. Familiar examples. Time to ask questions.

Workshops will be designed to make information more approachable, not to overwhelm people with technical terms.

  • Plain English and accessible examples
  • Community-focused, welcoming settings
  • Practical topics people can use in everyday life
  • Clear signposting where specialist help is needed

Bring a session to your community

Let’s make it easier to ask the questions that matter.

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