A free public event offering advice on managing your money and avoiding fraud is taking place in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow on Thursday 15 May 2025, from 10am to 12noon.
A number of financial institutions and budgeting advice services in Cork are coming together to host this free event for the public offering practical advice on money management, avoiding fraud and coping with financial emergencies.
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) and a number of other Cork organisations including AIB, the Adult Literacy for Life Strategy National Programme Office, Cork Education & Training Board (CETB), the Ludgate co-working hub and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) will be on hand to provide free advice and support at the Managing and Keeping your Money Safe event.
Managing your money can be confusing, and this advice session will help you keep your money safe from fraud, budget, prepare for financial emergencies and show you the supports that are available to you locally.
Representatives from local organisations will be on hand with helpful hints and tips, as well as to answer any questions about money you have.
Speaking in advance of the event, Ursula Collins, Regional Manager of South Munster MABS said:
“We are proud to support initiatives like this to promote financial literacy in the local community as we believe it’s crucial to provide continuous education to people from all walks of life on the importance of money management – it is never too late to start.Keeping our money safe is a challenge for all of us. We’d encourage anyone interested to come along to this free event where you will have access to free money advice from a broad range of services in your area. Follow up appointments for one-to-one confidential advice can also be scheduled on the day.”
About the participating organisations:
About AIB:
About AIB: In 1825 First Provincial Bank, which was later acquired by AIB, opened a branch in South Mall. And 200 years on, AIB continues to welcome our customers through the doors of our historic banking hall in 66 South Mall, and our 25 other branches throughout the county. Our 650 people working in Cork contribute to local communities, societies and the economy.
About Adult Literacy for Life:
Adult Literacy for Life is a 10 year, whole-of-government and society strategy led by the belief that everyone should have the literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to participate in society and succeed in life.
The ALL National Programme Office which is hosted by SOLAS, supports the implementation of the Strategy and operates as a central coordinating office across all departments and stakeholders.
About ETB:
Cork ETB plans, provides, supports and co-ordinates education, training and youth services in Cork which are recognised internationally as a model of excellence. Through Cork ETB there is a pathway for every learner.
About Ludgate:
Ludgate is a social enterprise and co-working hub dedicated to rural regeneration through digital transformation. We champion community-led progress by supporting local enterprise, education, and inclusive innovation.
About MABS:
MABS is the Irish money advice service. We have been supporting people with money advice, budgeting, and problem debt for over 30 years. Our service is professional, free and confidential.
You can get impartial advice from MABS to help you manage your money and take control of debt. We offer support online, over the phone and face to face.
MABS money advisers work with clients who may have difficulties with a wide range of personal debts including personal loans, mortgages, credit card debt, catalogue debts, debts to legal moneylenders and hire purchases.
About NALA:
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is registered charity and membership organisation committed to making sure people with unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs can fully take part in society and have access to learning opportunities that meet their needs.
For information on free courses nationwide call Freephone NALA at 1 800 20 20 65 or go to www.nala.ie. For information on Learn with NALA go to www.learnwithnala.ie
