Education packs: download
The Stop Loan Sharks England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) work with primary and secondary schools to deliver financial education. Understanding where money comes from, budgeting, affordable credit and other aspects of financial education is an initial step in preventing people turning to loan sharks.
Thank you for submitting your contact details to access the education resources, which are SEN-friendly and have been accredited by Young Enterprise. They can be downloaded below.
Education pack – primary schools
Resources to accompany primary pack
Education pack – secondary schools
Resources to accompany secondary pack
Reporting form
Contact us for more information
For more information on how the England IMLT can help you develop financial education in schools please email Catherine.wohlers@birmingham.gov.uk
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Stop Loan Sharks Funding is now open for applications.Do you have a project that could help raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and the harm caused by illegal money lending?We're looking to support projects that engage communities, educate people about the risks of loan sharks, and share the warning signs to help protect people.Whether you're planning a campaign, community event, educational resource or outreach initiative, your project could make a real difference.Find out more and apply here: www.stoploansharks.co.uk/poca-#StopLoanSharksL#stoploansharksfundingr#CommunitySafetyn#IllegalMoneyLendingn#fundingopportunitypportunity
🎉 Huge congratulations to Star Academy Sandyford in Stoke-on-Trent, the first school in the country to achieve official Partner Standard accreditation from Stop Loan Sharks!The award recognises the school's fantastic work raising awareness of illegal money lending, supporting financial wellbeing, and helping protect families from the harm caused by loan sharks.From promoting key messages through newsletters and social media to taking part in our Game Over for Loan Sharks competition, staff and pupils have shown outstanding commitment to making a difference.Thank you to everyone at Star Academy for helping create a safer financial future for young people and their families. What a way to start the new school year#stoploansharksenglandg#financialeducationation
Worried about a loan shark but don’t know how to reach out safely?You’re not alone - and help is closer than you think.We’re setting up Stop Loan Sharks Access Points across the country to make it easier for you to get in touch. If you don’t have a phone, computer, or safe space to contact us, these locations are here for you.📍 Find your nearest access point and visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk/wewillhelpyoumakethecall/ to get started.Friendly staff are ready to help you take the first step — even making the call with you if needed.You don’t have to face this alone. Support is local, safe, and confidential
Stop Loan Sharks Funding is now open for applications.Do you have a project that could help raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and the harm caused by illegal money lending?We're looking to support projects that engage communities, educate people about the risks of loan sharks, and share the warning signs to help protect people.Whether you're planning a campaign, community event, educational resource or outreach initiative, your project could make a real difference.Find out more and apply here: www.stoploansharks.co.uk/poca-#StopLoanSharksL#stoploansharksfundingr#CommunitySafetyn#IllegalMoneyLendingn#fundingopportunitypportunity
