We are pleased to announce that CNTW has secured Champion status in the MoneyHelper Service’s Workplace Financial Wellbeing Pledge. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to fostering a financially secure and empowered workforce.
The Pledge acknowledges UK employers who actively champion financial well-being. By joining this initiative, we demonstrate our dedication to providing resources and support that empower our staff to manage their finances effectively.
But our work doesn’t stop here! CNTW is committed to ongoing engagement with staff. We’ll continue to gather valuable feedback to ensure our resources address their most pressing needs. This feedback will also be instrumental in shaping future financial wellness initiatives for an even greater impact.
We have a wide range of resources for our staff which can be found in our Financial Wellbeing section, you will find some of the support available such as:
Northumberland Community Bank (NCB), payroll deduction savings and loan services are available to all CNTW staff. The Trust are keen to look at ways to support staff with their financial wellbeing by offering a variety of options to suit individual needs. NCB’s payroll deduction savings and loan services, available to all CNTW staff. NCB is a not-for-profit financial co-operative that offer members financial products and services with affordability in mind. Information is available on Financial Wellbeing – Thrive @ CNTW (thriveatcntw.co.uk)
MoneyHelper Service – Financial Support Line
We’ve been working with the MoneyHelper, an organisation who work to improve people’s financial wellbeing across the UK, to provide you with free, independent support. Based on calls to their support lines, we’ve picked out some of the top tools and resources to help you.
NHS staff can call the dedicated NHS financial support line on 0800 448 0826 for free and impartial money advice, help sorting out debts, credit questions and more. The support line is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
There’s also GOV.UK where staff can receive free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems. We recognise this can have a negative impact on your emotional and psychological health which can then also impact on your physical and social wellbeing.
Staff can access impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors via our Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup, who can help you with many different issues, including anxiety, bereavement, stress, depression, workplace issues, trauma, relationships, finances, and family difficulties.
CNTW staff can call 0800 023 9324, available 24/7, 365 days a year.
A wide range of resources is also available online including self-help workbooks, debt advice, a mental health app and more.
Our Workforce Development Team said ‘We will continue to actively gather and utilize feedback from our staff, along with our wellbeing data, to shape the support we provide. Our workforce’s insights are invaluable, enabling us to tailor our financial wellbeing initiatives to precisely meet your needs. Together, we are committed to creating a financially empowered and supported workforce’.