Free money management courses available to residents in November
29 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond Council is partnering with the debt charity Crosslight Advice to run free financial management courses this autumn, aimed at helping residents feel more confident about their money.
Two course dates are available: 29 November and 26 November (sessions run across both dates). The courses are open to all residents and are entirely free to attend.
Participants can expect to cover how to build confidence with money, manage the pressures of rising living costs, make the most of their income, and spot and prevent debt problems before they escalate. Sessions are designed to be practical and peer-led, with time to share experiences and develop lasting financial habits.
For Barnes residents, the timing is well-chosen. Autumn and winter typically bring higher household bills, and the courses sit alongside the broader Richmond Cost of Living Hub — an online resource that pulls together national and local support, including a free support calculator that can identify benefits or help residents may not know they are entitled to.
To register for the November courses or to explore the wider Cost of Living Hub, visit the Richmond Council money management page. You can also sign up there to receive cost-of-living updates by email.