Consumer education project database
Ordered by date. Current projects/ initiatives have a pale blue colour background. Project/ initiative name and website (if applicable) Audience Organisation Project/ Suggested running initiative aim delivery project method Supporting Cost to buy resources or or use materials resources/ materials Delivery partners Dates project/ initiative running Evaluation planned or undertaken Other useful information Contact
Ecoworld Key Stage 3 www.ecoworld.or g.uk
Consumer To help young Council for people make Northern Ireland responsible and the Council choices for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Web based game and educational resource
Online game, Free quiz and eco tips
Consumer 29/04/08 Council for onwards Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Monitoring of website visits
Heather Hamilton, Consumer Council hhamilton@cons umercouncil.org. uk
Skilled to go Adult and 16-19 Office of Fair www.oft.gov.uk/s year old learners Trading killedtogo at Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2
To develop consumer skills, knowledge and confidence alongside literacy and numeracy skills
Adult learning settings e.g. community, FE colleges, prisons, workplace, training providers
Online set of resources: games, quizzes, video and audio activities, worksheets, roleplays, teachers' notes and consumer information Downloadable resources, PowerPoint presentations, leaflets and weblinks
Free
NA
16/06/08 onwards
Evaluation report of effectiveness of Skilled to go published December 2008
Separate sam.brew@oft.g versions for si.gov.uk Northern Ireland and for Scotland. Materials developed by LLU+ at London South Bank University Downloadable money tips covering a range of topics can also be found at http://www.consu mercouncil.org.u k/cost-of-livingconsumer-tips/ Philippa McKeown, The Consumer Council pmckeown@con sumercouncil.org .uk
www.consumerc Adults, ouncil.org.uk/cost- community and of-livingvoluntary sector consumer-tips
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
To help consumers make their money go further, by budgeting carefully and getting the best deal during tough financial times
Adult learning settings, voluntary and community groups and workplace
Free
N/A
01/10/08 onwards
Monitoring of website visits and downloads
Wise Guys Special www.wiseguys.or education 4-16 g.uk KS1-4
East Sussex Trading Standards
The primary objective of the Wise Guys website is to educate students with learning disabilities on life skills To initiate financial inclusion and enable Big Issue sellers to manage their money effectively To provide Poles living in the UK a resource in Polish to understand the British banking system and to help them manage their money effectively To help students manage their money effectively and to make sure they are receiving all they are entitled to and help to keep their debts to a minimum To bring budgeting tips and signposting to free money advice to marginalised groups through the use of eyecatching postcards and posters To promote and support the teaching and learning of financial capability in schools
Web based resource providing materials to speccial schools to deliver citizenship and PSHE
Online set of resources: games, quizzes, video and audio activities, worksheets, roleplays, teachers notes
Free
Brighton and Hove Trading Standards and Milton Keynes Trading Standards
12/12/08 onwards
N/A
Louise Baxter East Sussex TS Louise.Baxter@e astsussex.gov.uk 01323 463446
Big Issue Project Big Issue vendors
Credit Action
Either seminars, Tracking Free or a market place spending approach where booklets; Budget vendors can visit sheets different advice providers
Big Issue Foundation
01/01/09 onwards
Evaluation consistently undertaken
Project is limited Jo Parsley, to within London Credit Action, joannaparsley@c reditaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Polish Polish people Moneymanual living in the UK www.creditaction .org.uk
Credit Action
Moneymanuals have been distributed through organisations that have contact with the Polish community
Free
Moneymanuals 01/01/09 have been onwards distributed by CAB, SOS Polonia, Southport Police, Polish Catholic Centre Leeds and more
Student Students ages Moneymanual 17+ www.creditaction .org.uk
Credit Action
UCAS deliver the moneymanualsstudents receive a copy when they receive their offer letter
Moneymanuals Free are available in hard or soft copy from the website, there is also an online student money quiz available to download The only resources needed for the project are Money Worries postcards, posters and postcard holders Resources are free, however postage costs apply
UCAS; Cattles Plc
01/01/09 onwards
Research is undergoing
This guide is a translation of our 'Thinking About Money' Moneymanual. Copies are available to download or order from the Credit Action website Moneymanuals are also available to download or order from the Credit Action website, or call 0207 436 9937 to place an order
Jo Parsley
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@c reditaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Money Worries Adults Postcard Project www.moneyworri es.org.uk
Credit Action
Postcards and posters are available in libraries across the UK and Sure Start Centres in London
Libraries across 19/01/09 the UK and Sure onwards Start Children's Centres in London
Evaluation has been undertaken at various points throughout the project. The next stage of evaluation will take place in April 2009
The project could easily be expanded to any place where the posters would be easily visible and postcards could be easily picked up
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@c reditaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
pfeg (Personal Finance Education Group) www.pfeg.org
All those involved with the education of young people from ages 4 to 19
pfeg (Personal Finance Education Group)
Comprehensive UK wide website and consultant support for schools and local authorities in England
Signposting to resources is via the website, many of which carry the pfeg Quality Mark; pfeg also publishes materials
Most resources, including consultancy, are free
The FSA; the 02/02/09 DCSF; HSBC onwards plc; other finance sector companies and organisations
Major evaluations of different workstreams are being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER); NATCEN and ERS Ltd
020 7330 9470 or www.pfeg.org
Consumer education project database
Ordered by date. Current projects/ initiatives have a pale blue colour background. Project/ initiative name and website (if applicable) Audience Organisation Project/ Suggested running initiative aim delivery project method Supporting Cost to buy resources or or use materials resources/ materials Delivery partners Dates project/ initiative running Evaluation planned or undertaken Other useful information Contact
Ecoworld Key Stage 3 www.ecoworld.org .uk
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
To help young people make responsible choices
Web based game Online game, quiz Free and educational and eco tips resource
Consumer 29/04/08 onwards Monitoring of Council for website visits Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Heather Hamilton, Consumer Council hhamilton@consu mercouncil.org.uk
Skilled to go Adult and 16-19 Office of Fair www.oft.gov.uk/sk year old learners Trading illedtogo at Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2
To develop consumer skills, knowledge and confidence alongside literacy and numeracy skills
Adult learning settings e.g. community, FE colleges, prisons, workplace, training providers
Online set of resources: games, quizzes, video and audio activities, worksheets, roleplays, teachers' notes and consumer information Downloadable resources, PowerPoint presentations, leaflets and weblinks
Free
NA
16/06/08 onwards Evaluation report of effectiveness of Skilled to go published December 2008
Separate versions sam.brew@oft.gsi for Northern .gov.uk Ireland and for Scotland. Materials developed by LLU+ at London South Bank University
www.consumerco Adults, uncil.org.uk/cost- community and of-livingvoluntary sector consumer-tips
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
To help consumers make their money go further, by budgeting carefully and getting the best deal during tough financial times
Adult learning settings, voluntary and community groups and workplace
Free
N/A
01/10/08 onwards Monitoring of Downloadable website visits and money tips downloads covering a range of topics can also be found at http://www.consu mercouncil.org.uk /cost-of-livingconsumer-tips/
Philippa McKeown, The Consumer Council pmckeown@cons umercouncil.org.u k
To help students manage their money effectively and to make sure they are receiving all they are entitled to and help to keep their debts to a minimum Money Worries Adults Credit Action To bring Postcard Project budgeting tips www.moneyworrie and signposting s.org.uk to free money advice to marginalised groups through the use of eyecatching postcards and posters pfeg (Personal All those involved pfeg (Personal To promote and Finance with the education Finance support the Education Group) of young people Education Group) teaching and www.pfeg.org from ages 4 to 19 learning of financial capability in schools
Student Students ages Moneymanual 17+ www.creditaction. org.uk
Credit Action
UCAS deliver the moneymanualsstudents receive a copy when they receive their offer letter
Moneymanuals Free are available in hard or soft copy from the website, there is also an online student money quiz available to download The only resources needed for the project are Money Worries postcards, posters and postcard holders Resources are free, however postage costs apply
UCAS; Cattles Plc
01/01/09 onwards Research is undergoing
Moneymanuals are also available to download or order from the Credit Action website, or call 0207 436 9937 to place an order
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Postcards and posters are available in libraries across the UK and Sure Start Centres in London
Libraries across the UK and Sure Start Children's Centres in London
19/01/09 onwards Evaluation has been undertaken at various points throughout the project. The next stage of evaluation will take place in April 2009
The project could easily be expanded to any place where the posters would be easily visible and postcards could be easily picked up
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Comprehensive UK wide website and consultant support for schools and local authorities in England
Signposting to resources is via the website, many of which carry the pfeg Quality Mark; pfeg also publishes materials
Most resources, including consultancy, are free
The FSA; the 02/02/09 onwards DCSF; HSBC plc; other finance sector companies and organisations
Major evaluations of different workstreams are being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER); NATCEN and ERS Ltd
020 7330 9470 or www.pfeg.org
Consumer education project database
Ordered by date. Current projects/ initiatives have a pale blue colour background. Project/ initiative name and website (if applicable) Audience Organisation Project/ Suggested running initiative aim delivery project method Supporting Cost to buy resources or or use materials resources/ materials Delivery partners Dates project/ initiative running Evaluation planned or undertaken Other useful information Contact
Ecoworld Key Stage 3 www.ecoworld.org .uk
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
To help young people make responsible choices
Web based game Online game, quiz Free and educational and eco tips resource
Consumer 29/04/08 onwards Monitoring of Council for website visits Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Heather Hamilton, Consumer Council hhamilton@consu mercouncil.org.uk
Skilled to go Adult and 16-19 www.oft.gov.uk/sk year old learners illedtogo at Access 3, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2
Office of Fair Trading
To develop consumer skills, knowledge and confidence alongside literacy and numeracy skills
Adult eduction settings: e.g. community, FE colleges, prisons, workplace, training providers
Online set of resources: games, quizzes, video and audio activities, worksheets, roleplays, teachers' notes and consumer information Downloadable resources, PowerPoint presentations, leaflets and weblinks
Free
NA
16/06/08 onwards Evaluation report of effectiveness of Skilled to go published December 2008
Separate versions sam.brew@oft.gsi of Skilled to go .gov.uk available for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Materials developed by LLU+ at London South Bank University Philippa McKeown, The Consumer Council pmckeown@cons umercouncil.org.u k
www.consumerco Adults, uncil.org.uk/cost- community and of-livingvoluntary sector consumer-tips
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
To help consumers make their money go further, by budgeting carefully and getting the best deal during tough financial times
Adult learning settings, voluntary and community groups and workplace
Free
N/A
01/10/08 onwards Monitoring of Downloadable website visits and money tips downloads covering a range of topics can also be found at http://www.consu mercouncil.org.uk /cost-of-livingconsumer-tips/
To help students manage their money effectively and to make sure they are receiving all they are entitled to and help to keep their debts to a minimum Money Worries Adults Credit Action To bring Postcard Project budgeting tips www.moneyworrie and signposting s.org.uk to free money advice to marginalised groups through the use of eyecatching postcards and posters pfeg (Personal All those involved pfeg (Personal To promote and Finance with the education Finance support the Education Group) of young people Education Group) teaching and www.pfeg.org from ages 4 to 19 learning of financial capability in schools
Student Students ages Moneymanual 17+ www.creditaction. org.uk
Credit Action
UCAS deliver the moneymanualsstudents receive a copy when they receive their offer letter
Moneymanuals Free are available in hard or soft copy from the website, there is also an online student money quiz available to download The only resources needed for the project are Money Worries postcards, posters and postcard holders Resources are free, however postage costs apply
UCAS; Cattles Plc
01/01/09 onwards Research is undergoing
Moneymanuals are also available to download or order from the Credit Action website, or call 0207 436 9937 to place an order
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Postcards and posters are available in libraries across the UK and Sure Start Centres in London
Libraries across the UK and Sure Start Children's Centres in London
19/01/09 onwards Evaluation has been undertaken at various points throughout the project. The next stage of evaluation will take place in April 2009
The project could easily be expanded to any place where the posters would be easily visible and postcards could be easily picked up
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Comprehensive UK wide website and consultant support for schools and local authorities in England
Signposting to resources is via the website, many of which carry the pfeg Quality Mark; pfeg also publishes materials
Most resources, including consultancy, are free
The FSA; the 02/02/09 onwards DCSF; HSBC plc; other finance sector companies and organisations
Major evaluations of different workstreams are being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER); NATCEN and ERS Ltd
020 7330 9470 or www.pfeg.org
Consumer education project database
Ordered by date. Current projects/ initiatives have a pale blue colour background. Project/ initiative name and website (if applicable) Audience Organisation Project/ Suggested running initiative aim delivery project method Supporting Cost to buy resources or or use materials resources/ materials Delivery partners Dates project/ initiative running Evaluation planned or undertaken Other useful information Contact
Ecoworld Key Stage 3 www.ecoworld.org .uk
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
To help young people make responsible choices
Web based game Online game, quiz Free and educational and eco tips resource
Consumer 29/04/08 onwards Monitoring of Council for website visits Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Heather Hamilton, Consumer Council hhamilton@consu mercouncil.org.uk
Skilled to go Adult and 16-19 Office of Fair www.oft.gov.uk/sk year old learners Trading illedtogo at Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2
To develop consumer skills, knowledge and confidence alongnside literacy and numeracy skills
Adult learning settings: e.g. community, FE colleges, prisons, workplace, training providers
Online set of resources: games, quizzes, video and audio activities, worksheets, roleplays, teachers' notes and consumer information Downloadable resources, PowerPoint presentations, leaflets and weblinks
Free
NA
16/06/08 onwards Evaluation report of effectiveness of Skilled to go published December 2008
Separate version of Skilled to go available for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Materials developed by LLU+ at London South Bank University
sam.brew@oft.gsi .gov.uk
www.consumerco Adults, uncil.org.uk/cost- community and of-livingvoluntary sector consumer-tips
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
To help consumers make their money go further, by budgeting carefully and getting the best deal during tough financial times
Adult learning settings, voluntary and community groups and workplace
Free
N/A
01/10/08 onwards Monitoring of Downloadable website visits and money tips downloads covering a range of topics can also be found at http://www.consu mercouncil.org.uk /cost-of-livingconsumer-tips/
Philippa McKeown, The Consumer Council pmckeown@cons umercouncil.org.u k
Student Students ages Moneymanual 17+ www.creditaction. org.uk
To help students manage their money effectively and to make sure they are receiving all they are entitled to and help to keep their debts to a minimum Money Worries Adults Credit Action To bring Postcard Project budgeting tips www.moneyworrie and signposting s.org.uk to free money advice to marginalised groups through the use of eyecatching postcards and posters pfeg (Personal All those involved pfeg (Personal To promote and Finance with the education Finance support the Education Group) of young people Education Group) teaching and www.pfeg.org from ages 4 to 19 learning of financial capability in schools
Credit Action
UCAS deliver the moneymanualsstudents receive a copy when they receive their offer letter
Moneymanuals Free are available in hard or soft copy from the website, there is also an online student money quiz available to download The only resources needed for the project are Money Worries postcards, posters and postcard holders Resources are free, however postage costs apply
UCAS; Cattles Plc
01/01/09 onwards Research is undergoing
Moneymanuals are also available to download or order from the Credit Action website, or call 0207 436 9937 to place an order
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Postcards and posters are available in libraries across the UK and Sure Start Centres in London
Libraries across the UK and Sure Start Children's Centres in London
19/01/09 onwards Evaluation has been undertaken at various points throughout the project. The next stage of evaluation will take place in April 2009
The project could easily be expanded to any place where the posters would be easily visible and postcards could be easily picked up
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Comprehensive UK wide website and consultant support for schools and local authorities in England
Signposting to resources is via the website, many of which carry the pfeg Quality Mark; pfeg also publishes materials
Most resources, including consultancy, are free
The FSA; the 02/02/09 onwards DCSF; HSBC plc; other finance sector companies and organisations
Major evaluations of different workstreams are being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER); NATCEN and ERS Ltd
020 7330 9470 or www.pfeg.org
Consumer education project database
Ordered by date. Current projects/ initiatives have a pale blue colour background. Project/ initiative name and website (if applicable) Audience Organisation Project/ Suggested running initiative aim delivery project method Supporting Cost to buy resources or or use materials resources/ materials Delivery partners Dates project/ initiative running Evaluation planned or undertaken Other useful information Contact
Ecoworld Key Stage 3 www.ecoworld.org .uk
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
To help young people make responsible choices
Web based game Online game, quiz Free and educational and eco tips resource
Consumer 29/04/08 onwards Monitoring of Council for website visits Northern Ireland and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Heather Hamilton, Consumer Council hhamilton@consu mercouncil.org.uk
Skilled to go Adult & 16-19 www.oft.gov.uk/sk year old learners illedtogo at Entry/ Access 3, Level/ Intermediate 1 and Level/ Intermediate 2
Office of Fair Trading
To develop consumer skills, knowledge and confidence alongside literacy and numeracy skills
In adult learning settings e.g. community, FE colleges, prisons, workplace, training providers
Online set of resources: games, quizzes, video and audio activities, worksheets, roleplays, teachers' notes and consumer information Downloadable resources, PowerPoint presentations, leaflets and weblinks
Free
NA
16/06/08 onwards Evaluation report of effectiveness of Skilled to go published December 2008
Separate versions sam.brew@oft.gsi of Skilled to go .gov.uk available for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Materials developed by LLU+ at London South Bank University Philippa McKeown, The Consumer Council pmckeown@cons umercouncil.org.u k
www.consumerco Adults, uncil.org.uk/cost- community and of-livingvoluntary sector consumer-tips
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
To help consumers make their money go further, by budgeting carefully and getting the best deal during tough financial times
Adult learning settings, voluntary and community groups and workplace
Free
N/A
01/10/08 onwards Monitoring of Downloadable website visits and money tips downloads covering a range of topics can also be found at http://www.consu mercouncil.org.uk /cost-of-livingconsumer-tips/
To help students manage their money effectively and to make sure they are receiving all they are entitled to and help to keep their debts to a minimum Money Worries Adults Credit Action To bring Postcard Project budgeting tips www.moneyworrie and signposting s.org.uk to free money advice to marginalised groups through the use of eyecatching postcards and posters pfeg (Personal All those involved pfeg (Personal To promote and Finance with the education Finance support the Education Group) of young people Education Group) teaching and www.pfeg.org from ages 4 to 19 learning of financial capability in schools
Student Students ages Moneymanual 17+ www.creditaction. org.uk
Credit Action
UCAS deliver the moneymanualsstudents receive a copy when they receive their offer letter
Moneymanuals Free are available in hard or soft copy from the website, there is also an online student money quiz available to download The only resources needed for the project are Money Worries postcards, posters and postcard holders Resources are free, however postage costs apply
UCAS; Cattles Plc
01/01/09 onwards Research is undergoing
Moneymanuals are also available to download or order from the Credit Action website, or call 0207 436 9937 to place an order
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Postcards and posters are available in libraries across the UK and Sure Start Centres in London
Libraries across the UK and Sure Start Children's Centres in London
19/01/09 onwards Evaluation has been undertaken at various points throughout the project. The next stage of evaluation will take place in April 2009
The project could easily be expanded to any place where the posters would be easily visible and postcards could be easily picked up
Jo Parsley, Credit Action, joannaparsley@cr editaction.org.uk 0207 436 9937
Comprehensive UK wide website and consultant support for schools and local authorities in England
Signposting to resources is via the website, many of which carry the pfeg Quality Mark; pfeg also publishes materials
Most resources, including consultancy, are free
The FSA; the 02/02/09 onwards DCSF; HSBC plc; other finance sector companies and organisations
Major evaluations of different workstreams are being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER); NATCEN and ERS Ltd
020 7330 9470 or www.pfeg.org