Financial Wellness

Affinity Car Scheme  

Affinity Car scheme is an online quotation site created by Agnew Leasing to help you find your perfect car.   The session will inform you how to raise an interest in the vehicle you are interested in, establishing a monthly budget to suit you and the offers available.  

To find out more about the scheme click here

When: Monday 7 November 2022 at 3.00 pm to 3.30 pm via Ms teams  

To book onto the session click here

UK Healthcare the Colleges health cash plan provider  

Information session with UK Healthcare to inform you about the college’s health care plan and how to make savings, add additional family members onto the scheme and how to avail of discounts on high street stores, gyms and spas.  

When:  Tuesday 8 November 2022 at 10.00 am to 10.30 am via MS Teams  

To reserve your place on the session click here

Financial wellbeing session for staff aged 50 plus

As you get older it is important to know how much money you will need for retirement and understanding your pensions and legal issues to consider in later life.

• How much money do you need in your retirement and understanding types of pensions
• Your state pension – how many years contribution you need, how to access what your state pension is worth and the impact of opting out of the state pension;
• Tax rates and the impact on drawing down a pension;
• Loans and interest rates;
• Budget planning and Debt/APR rates; and
• Legal issues to consider in later life – Enduring Power of attorney, Will and Living Will (End of life Will).

When: Tuesday 8 November 2022 at 9.30 am to 11.00 am via MS teams.   

To reserve your place email mindyourself@serc.ac.uk  

Savings and Loans Teachers Credit Union

SERC has partnered with Teachers Credit Union and all SERC staff are eligible to join along with members spouses/civil partners and adult children who reside at the same address can also join.  

To find out more about the benefits of joining the Teachers Credit Union come along to the session. Teachers Credit Union have undertaken an interview to tell us about the Teachers Credit Union membership please to view  click here  FAQ’s click here

When:  Wednesday 9 November 2022 at 3.00 pm to 3.30 pm via MS teams  

To reserve your place on the session click here

O2 Discount Information session

SERC is a Business Customer with 02, therefore staff can get up to 25% off 02 Refresh Airtime Plan with 02 Open on your mobile, tablet or mobile broadband device as well.  

Do you want to learn more, why not come along to the short information session via MS teams.  

When: Monday 7 November 2022 at 2.30 pm to 3.00 pm.  

To reserve your place on the session click here

Budgeting and savings on energy and services offered by the Consumer Council

The Consumer Council will be delivering a session on how they can help with complaints about energy, transport, water, postal services, and private car parking charges.   They will also provide information about how to save money on your home energy bills, top tips on budgeting, and staying safe from scams. Last year, the Consumer Council helped return over £500,000 to consumers’ pockets.  

When: 11 November 2022 at 11.00 am to 12 noon via zoom.  

To reserve your place on the session email mindyourself@serc.ac.uk or join on the day click here