Whether you want to make your money go further, understand your options or get support with money worries, come and hear from the experts at Northern Ireland’s biggest Talk Money Week online event.
The day will cover budgeting, energy, scams, debt, planning ahead, food banks and benefits – with practical tips to help you take small, manageable steps that can make a big difference. Because It All Counts towards feeling more in control of your money.
It’s all online – so log in for the whole day, or just pop in for the sessions that matter most to you. Check the timetable below and join whenever suits.
Tuesday 3 November 2026: 10am – 4pm
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/363646040716073?p=CXycerDV3gqZaIJxnj
Meeting ID: 363 646 040 716 073
Passcode: W7Qp9Wo2
If you are on a laptop, just click the link and join. If you are using a mobile, it may ask you to install the free Teams app. Please give yourself a couple of extra minutes before the event starts.
| Time | Organisation | About |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome | Introduction and welcome to the event. |
| 10:05 – 10:35 | Consumer Council | Learn how to save on household bills with online tools, compare energy and fuel costs, explore oil support and get help with official complaints. |
| 10:40 – 11:10 | Healthy Start | Find out about the Healthy Start Scheme, which helps pregnant women and children under four access healthy food and milk. |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Make the Call | Learn how to get free, confidential help checking benefit entitlements, making claims, arranging home visits if needed and accessing wider support services. |
| 11:50 – 12:20 | MoneyHelper | Compare petrol prices, plan your budget, check borrowing options, try the salary calculator and explore free money and pension guidance tools. |
| 12:25 – 12:55 | Trading Standards | Learn about common scams, understand their real-life impact and get practical advice on protecting yourself from fraud. |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Compassionate Communities NI | Discover practical ways to plan ahead, including organising important paperwork, setting up an Enduring Power of Attorney and protecting your future wishes and finances. |
| 13:35 – 14:05 | Trussell | Understand why foodbanks exist, how talking about money can help maximise income and where to find community support during difficult times. |
| 14:10 – 14:40 | National Energy Action | Learn how to reduce energy bills, use heating efficiently, keep warm for less and access support if you’re struggling with costs. |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Independent Community Advice (CAAN) | Receive free, independent advice on managing money, debt, benefits and financial support to help build confidence and make informed choices. |
| 15:20 – 15:50 | MoneyHelper Pension Guidance | Learn the key steps in retirement planning, understand pensions and find out where to access further guidance and support. |
| 15:55 – 16:00 | Thanks and Close | Closing remarks and event wrap-up. |
