Allison Barnes

Scotland Manager, The Money and Pensions Service @yourmoneyadvice @MoneyPensionsUK. All views are my own

[Mike Dailly @mikedailly]

“The bill would expand the scope for individuals to virtually pawn their personal possessions worth £1000 or more – home computers, large screen smart TVs and motor vehicles – as a new form of security over debt.” https://t.co/ZQYexKoxOh

[Kevin Duffy @KevinDuffyMaPS]

The School Leaver’s Toolkit is an excellent resource for young people & covers a range of important topics.

Great to see money matters signposting to @MoneyHelperUK & @YoungScot to support #FinancialEducation & #FinancialWellbeing 👇👍🙏

[Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) @MoneyPensionsUK]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re encouraging people to seek free guidance from @MoneyHelperUK. Our research shows that more than half of people with mental health problems feel anxious when thinking about money. https://t.co/fGtUdxRY9y

[Allison Barnes @AllisonBMAS]

@KirstenUrquhart An amazing night Kirsten, huge thanks to you and your team and all the wonderful inspirational young people for making it a huge success.

[Allison Barnes @AllisonBMAS]

Young Scot Awards night, great to be out and looking forward to hearing the great achievements of young people across Scotland @KevinDuffyMaPS #YSAwards @MoneyPensionsUK

[Allison Barnes @AllisonBMAS]

Our Delivery Plan for Scotland published today #FinancialWellbeing

[Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) @MoneyPensionsUK]

Today, we publish our delivery plan to help organisations work together to improve #FinancialWellbeing in Scotland over the next 3 years. https://t.co/nmypiHIUqU

[Staf @StafScot]

We're so pleased to welcome @AllisonBMAS and @ZoeRenton from @MoneyPensionsUK to #StafSummit22. They'll update on 2 key projects of interest to those supporting care leavers: Money Guiders programme and the forthcoming financial education guides for LAs.
🎟️https://t.co/RVVkJZiuTz

[Zoe Renton @ZoeRenton]

Half of young people aged 18-34 are worried about money. Big 👏to organisations, schools & parents/carers helping children and young people #TalkMoney and build foundations for future financial wellbeing & resilience. #Financialeducation

[Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) @MoneyPensionsUK]

Six tips for parents & carers to start money conversations with children this #TalkMoney Week:

🗣️Lead by example
🗣️Show the whole picture
🗣️Encourage them to save
🗣️Use game power
🗣️Look for opportunities
🗣️Get help for money worries.

Start now: https://t.co/RIhFk56trq

[Zoe Renton @ZoeRenton]

There's more to do to ensure young people have the tools to recognise these money risks and take action if they're worried #financialeducation #UKFinancialWellbeing #TalkMoney

Money mules: how young people are lured into laundering cash https://t.co/n8fr5VkcoN

[Improvement Service @improvserv]

Join the #MoneyGuiders event on 12th Oct to hear from @moneyadvicescot about their wellbeing project and what it means for Money Guiders.
https://t.co/Ul8PgduPc2
@MoneyPensionsUK

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

This week we’re sharing resources & tips to celebrate #MathsWeekScot! The Parentzone Scotland Maths glossary has been developed for parents and carers of children and young people in the broad general education in Scottish schools. Check it out - https://t.co/NeIxuGJSug

[Zoe Renton @ZoeRenton]

Great to see some #financialeducation embedded in the first @mathsweekscot daily challenge. Happy Maths Week Scotland everyone! #UKFinancialWellbeing @MoneyPensionsUK @AllisonBMAS

[Zoe Renton @ZoeRenton]

Fantastic that Your Money Matters textbook is now out supporting students and teachers at secondary schools across Scotland, funded by @MoneyPensionsUK @MartinSLewis. Thanks @EducationScot @S_A_Somerville @YoungMoneyEdu @YE_Scotland @AllisonBMAS #financialeducation

[Allison Barnes @AllisonBMAS]

@KirstenUrquhart @YoungScot Amazing! Hope it goes well Kirsten

[Allison Barnes @AllisonBMAS]

@charliemackesy Beautiful and deserved

[Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit @StopLoanSharks]

You’re not in trouble if you've borrowed cash or have been paying back a loan from an illegal money lender. They’re the one committing a crime, not you.

Take the first step to getting your life back and managing your money & debts by calling 0800 074 0878 or visiting our website

[Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit @StopLoanSharks]

Don't let a loan shark overshadow your Christmas - if you've borrowed money from a loan shark and are feeling trapped, out of control or threatened, you are not alone
Call us 24/7 on 0800 074 0878 and speak to somebody in complete confidence. We’re here to help #SayNoToLoanSharks

[Sophia Spence-Cheng @SSpenceCheng]

Want to find out more about our work with CYP here at @MoneyPensionsUK? We want to improve #financialeducation in schools, homes, and communities, and we've got a snazzy new page for schools! Check it out: https://t.co/UIXHmgDhQy #UKFinancialWellbeing

[Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance @RenfrewshireAf1]

With Black Friday coming up, remember Martin Lewis's Money Mantra before parting with your cash!