Talk Money Week 2025: Protecting Your Finances in a Changing World

📅 Date: Wednesday, 5th November 2025

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Online Webinar

🎙️ Hosted by: BDCU Credit Union

🏆 Yorkshire Financial Awards – Best Lender

🌟 Consumer Credit Awards – Rated 5.85/5 by 250 members

Bonfire Night is a time to remember the power of community action—and this Talk Money Week, we’re doing the same. Join us for a dynamic and practical webinar that brings together national experts to tackle the financial threats facing individuals and communities today. From fraud and illegal lending to gambling harm and financial resilience, this session will help you stay informed, protected and empowered.

1. Economic Crime Prevention - West Yorkshire Police
2. Stop Loan Sharks - Illigal Money Lending Team England
3. Gambling Related Harm - NECCA and Bradford Council
4. Finance and Community Development - BDCU
5. York University Credit Union Research Project - York University

🔐 Agenda & Speakers

1) Economic Crime Prevention

• Presented by West Yorkshire Policing Team (Dawn)
• Learn how law enforcement is tackling fraud, scams, and financial exploitation—and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

2) Stop Loan Sharks

• Presented by the Stop Loan Shark Team (Aiden)
• Discover how illegal lending impacts communities and how national efforts are helping victims and preventing harm.

3) Gambling Related Harm

• Presented by NECA & Bradford Council (Jonathan & Richard)
• Explore the hidden costs of gambling, its impact on mental health and finances, and the support available for those affected.

4) Finance and Community Development

• Presented by BDCU Credit Union (Ian Brewer)
• Learn how credit unions offer ethical, community-based alternatives to high-cost credit and promote financial wellbeing.

5) York University Credit Union Research Project

• Presented by York University (Amy)
• Hear the latest findings from academic research into the role of credit unions in financial resilience and inclusion.

🎯 Why Attend?

• Gain expert insights into financial safety and wellbeing
• Connect with national initiatives and local support
• Be part of the conversation during Talk Money Week
• Free to attend and open to all

Who can join the webinar?

• Anyone

Who is the organiser?

• Ian Brewer, Community Development Lead @ at Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU)
• Since 1993, Bradford District Credit Union has helped over 10,500 people save and borrow safely.

How do I join the Credit Union?

Click on this link to start saving with us...

You will need:

1. Passport or driving licence (full or provisional)
2. Debit Card for your first £5 saving
3. Your Bradford Council Payroll Number

Can I take a loan with BDCU

• Yes see our latest offers:

BDCU Loans from £200-£25k

I live outside of Bradford, can I still join?

• Yes, by working for one of our payroll companies, you can join through payroll.
• If not you need to live in Bradford, Kirklees or Craven

Can I change my savings amount?

• Yes, just email us to increase or decrease your deductions and we will amend it

How do I withdraw my savings?

• You can send payments to your bank via our internet and smartphone banking

For more information, please email me at ian.brewer@bdcu.co.uk