Advice services

Level 3 accredited training course on finance, debt and clients financial capability.

Our OCN accredited Financial Capability Training equips participants to assist clients in being more financially aware with the result of empowering them to develop budgeting skills and sustain their tenancies. To find out more information https://www.housingrights.org.uk/event/financial-capability-home

This course looks at what financial capability means, the causes of debt in Northern Ireland, and how these impact on a client’s financial capability.

Financial capability is having the ability to manage money well, save for the future and build financial resilience. During the cost of living crisis it is more important than ever that people are able to manage their money, and have access to support to help them do so. This course looks in detail at what financial capability means. It also looks at the causes of debt in Northern Ireland, and how this impacts a client’s ability to manage their finances. It will help you to empower and support your clients to manage their own budget and sustain their home. Attendees will achieve an OCN Level 3.

In November 2016 the discretionary support scheme replaced aspects of the social fund, a series of loans and grants designed to support individuals who were experiencing a financial crisis. This webinar will give a comprehensive overview of the operation of the scheme, as well as highlighting the changes introduced due to Covid-19.

This Financial Wellbeing seminar is designed for HR Professionals with 3 experts in this field to discuss how Financial Wellbeing impacts on the Employer & Employees. This will be held in NICVA on 22nd Jan 10-11.30 am - Free Event

We have received funding Supported by the Public Health Agency Through the CLEAR Project to run Financial Wellbeing Sessions in the following Trust Areas - Belfast, Southern and South Eastern. We have Financial Wellbeing Webinars, Clinics for 1-1 advice and Online Modules that anyone can complete.

Gain knowledge and learn how to assist clients and families making decisions on housing choices. With an increasing aging population more of us are required to assist clients & their families make decisions regarding housing choices. Decisions regarding remaining at home or seeking to move into residential care are difficult and require support and informed decision making.

Kith & Kin is holding a First Time Buyer & Mover Webinar, this Free webinar will give people a chance to hear from experts in this Field including - Mortgage Broker, Co-ownership and Danske bank representatives, who will talk ok 100% & 95% mortgages amongst other areas if buying or moving into your 1st Home.

Updated for 2020, this half-day session answers all of your questions on Universal Credit, how it will affect you and what you can do to prepare for it.

These workshops are held by Advice NI’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinator and are an excellent method of support for Quality Assessors within member organisations, who have either achieved, or are working towards the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard (NIAQS). The workshops will provide a practical, hands on approach to completing Advice Audits within a supportive environment of Peer Assessors. With the guidance of the Quality Assurance Co-ordinator, participants will be taken through a step by step approach to auditing quality of advice, enabling them to achieve a standardised level of Auditing for their individual organisations.

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times? Join one or all of the free, independent information sessions being delivered in your area by a professional adviser. These sessions are part of the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council funded project to support those in the ABC area to manage money and debt in the cost of living crisis. The sessions are available to anyone living in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area.

Various Dates available

Community Places is resuming its in-person free planning advice sessions for people and community groups. Drop in to The Lodge, Dublin Road, Castlewellan on Tuesday, 21 June 2022 between 12 noon and 4.00 pm.

We're continuing our series of free planning advice sessions for people and communities across the region. The next event will be held in Coleraine on 6 February 2020.