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. They can be downloaded below.
Primary School 5-11 financial education resource – final
Secondary School 11 -19 education resource – final
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
A man and a woman were arrested in Wirral this morning on suspicion of illegal money lending.![]()
The Stop Loan Sharks team worked with Merseyside Police and Wirral Trading Standards on this operation.![]()
The full story is on our website, link in the comments👇![]()
If you have been targeted by a loan shark, or know someone who has, call us anytime on 0300 555 2222.![]()
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It’s Carers Week this week – and we’ve been out in the community celebrating the army of often unseen heroes who care for others.![]()
Did you know, last year, 11% of the people we supported were caring for an adult, but only 5% were claiming carer’s allowance. ![]()
This gap leaves many vulnerable to loan sharks.![]()
That’s why Sid the Shark hopped over to Stoke-on-Trent as part of Carers Week events. He was at Breathe New Life Church and Bentilee Family Hub earlier this week, and he’ll be making more appearances on Friday:![]()
📍 Meir Matters at the Old Library, Sandon Road, Meir, 10 am – 12 noon![]()
📍 Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, 12.30 pm – 2 pm![]()
If you’re a carer and suspect you’ve been approached by an illegal lender, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Stop Loan Sharks team. Call anytime on 0300 555 2222 for advice and support.![]()
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Citizens Advice Staffordshire North and Stoke-on-Trent![]()
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Carers UK
Age means nothing to a loan shark. In 2022, 22% of people we supported were over the age of 55 going against the stereotype of a loan shark only targeting younger people. Loan Sharks can come in all shapes and sizes. If you think you or someone you know is involved with a loan shark contact us today on 0300 555 2222 or visit us on stoploansharks.co.uk #SLSEngland #stoploansharksengland
Sending a warm welcome to Wherry Dragon Credit Union, our latest official accredited partner!
We're thrilled to have the team on board and grateful for their support in helping us tackle loan sharks across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Together, we're making a real difference in our communi#partnershipworkingh#stoploansharksenglandr#StopLoanSharksLoanSharks
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or worried after borrowing from a loan shark? You're not alone. If things seem tough right now, we're here to help you get back on track.
Watch out for the warning signs :
▫️ No paperwork
▫️ Take items as security
▫️ Extortionate interest rates
▫️ Threats & violence
Give us a call on 0300 555 2222 or start a live chat stoploansharks.co.uk![]()
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