Keely Flowers is a local teacher. She is also project manager of Ablewell Advice (Image copyright - Ablewell Advice)

We have produced a simple guide: ‘Universal Credit: Everything You Need to Know’ - a short guide to what the new benefit system is, who it’s for, and how to support someone applying for it.

JFF recently submitted a joint response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with the Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs Council, relating to its proposals to introduce price controls on the Rent-to-own (RTO) market…

Black Country Chamber President Julie Cunningham alongside Revd Cassius Francis, from Just Finance Black Country, Jazzmynne Dixon from Wolverhampton City Credit Union and Dharminder Dhaliwal from Castle & Crystal in Dudley.

A recent evaluation report by Public Perspectives shows that LifeSavers has successfully taught children about money, including where it comes from and how to save, which we believe are essential aspects of learning, especially helping a child’s growth into adult life.

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a proposed price cap on rent to own firms. Subject to consultation this will come into force on 1st April 2019.

The Just Finance Foundation’s Money First Aid equips staff and volunteers in support services to guide someone to the help they need. The online tool hosts key resources, tips for taking about money and links to organisations that can offer advice. For quick access wherever you are it can be saved to your phone, laptop or tablet.

The Church Times (7/9/18) reports on reactions from campaigners to the demise of Wonga including Frank Field MP, Citizens UK and JFF. 

‘Today we are seeing the result of the much-needed tougher financial regulations starting to bite.’

One man’s mission needs to become a movement, says Rowena Young.

60 organisations gathered in Wolverhampton in May 2018 for the first Just Finance Black Country Summit.

Our response to the Government’s consultation on PSHE arguing that financial education should be made a compulsory at key stages 1 and 2.

Black Country people battling debt are to benefit from the appointment of a new worker who will coordinate efforts to help them become more financially resilient.

The Northumberland Community Bank is going from strength to strength!

13th-19th is Financial Capability Week and the theme is #TalkMoney. Do you talk about money? Should you?

Thank you to every individual and every church that has made a generous contribution to the Archbishop of Canterbury's Mustard Seed Appeal.

A casual conversation in the hairdresser’s last week opened my eyes to the financial obstacle course faced by those renting in today’s private sector.