Everyday Life
FREEMonthly Budget Planner
A simple monthly budget template to help you track income, bills and spending so you know exactly where your money goes.
Practical tools, guides and downloads
Free resources to help you take small, confident steps towards your goals.
Free Resources
Practical tools, guides and downloads.
Our Resources Hub is designed to make learning simple, accessible and useful. Everything is written in plain language, designed to help you take small, confident steps towards your goals.
Everyday Life
FREEUniversal Credit Guide
A plain-English guide to Universal Credit: how to claim, what to expect and where to get help if you get stuck.
Everyday Life
FREEHealthy Eating on a Budget
Practical tips and simple recipes for eating well when money is tight, including a printable weekly meal planner.
Everyday Life
FREEUnderstanding Your Rights at Work
A basic overview of employment rights every worker should know, covering pay, leave, contracts and fair treatment.
Learning and Employment
FREECV Writing Template
A clear, professional CV template with guidance notes to help you fill it in, whether you are starting from scratch or updating an existing CV.
Learning and Employment
FREEInterview Preparation Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help you prepare for your next job interview, from researching the employer to planning your outfit.
Learning and Employment
FREECover Letter Guide
How to write a cover letter that gets noticed, with worked examples and tips for tailoring it to any role.
Learning and Employment
FREEJob Application Tracker
A simple spreadsheet to keep track of every job you apply for, including deadlines, contacts and follow-up actions.
Community and Digital
FREEGetting Online Safely
A beginner's guide to using the internet safely, including how to create strong passwords and spot scams and phishing emails.
Community and Digital
FREEVideo Calling Guide
How to use Zoom, Teams and other video calling tools, with step-by-step instructions for getting set up and joining a call.
Community and Digital
FREEIntroduction to Email
Setting up and using email for the first time, step by step. Includes guidance on writing professional messages.
Community and Digital
FREESocial Media Safety
How to stay safe and in control on social media platforms, including privacy settings and what to do if something goes wrong.
Business and Workplace
FREEInclusive Hiring Guide
Practical advice for employers who want to recruit inclusively and build a team that reflects the communities they serve.
Business and Workplace
FREEStarting a Business Checklist
The key steps to starting a small business or becoming self-employed in the UK, from registering with HMRC to setting up a bank account.
Business and Workplace
FREEUnderstanding Business Rates
A plain-English guide to business rates: what they are, when you pay them and how to check if you qualify for relief.
Business and Workplace
FREEManaging a Small Team
Straightforward guidance for new managers and team leaders, covering communication, feedback, motivation and handling conflict.
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