What's the story: Advance Fee Fraud

Council Tax: all you need to know! Read our blog: qmmoneyadvice.wordpress.com/2025/10/23/cou…

ℹ️Are password managers actually safe? Yes, you can trust the tech – but it’s important to understand what choices you’re making. Find out more👉 ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/trus… #CyberProtect

Yesterday, our Director of Services, Chloe, and our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Matt, recorded an episode for the brilliant The Relational Social Work Podcast to talk about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, our PA training programme and more! Stay tuned!

In the run up to Amplify on Friday, we're focusing on some of the brilliant entries for this year's #ANVawards. Today, York group Show Me That I Matter Active, who recorded children talking about their experiences at the group so others could find out more

Continuing our spotlight this year's ANV awards, today we have Brighter Futures from Cambs who created a brilliant FAQ video for children in care! See the full video at ow.ly/KpIZ50XjCJG and keep an eye out for the winners live from Amplify on Friday!

Applications for courses starting in January 2026 are open! Apply today to make sure your money is ready for starting your course. Apply now: gov.uk/apply-online-f…

Once you've been on placement, you may be able to claim back the cost of some travel and accommodation. Make sure you keep hold of your invoices, receipts and travel tickets. For more information, please visit our website: ➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-st…

Been asked for evidence and not sure what to provide? 💻 ➡There’s lots of different types of evidence we can accept, find out more: gov.uk/guidance/guida…

Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’, created in partnership with Aaron King, is now available to read 🙌 This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help you best support children in care. Read the guide: loom.ly/enXsH-0

Continuing our spotlight on this year's ANV awards, today we have Young Voices Influencing Care from Hull who wrote and recorded a song that became Hull's Song for the City 2025! Keep an eye out for all the winners live from Amplify tomorrow!

❌Never send money to someone you haven't met in person. ⚠️Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories. Find out more: actionfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud #RomanceFraud

🚨 Considering an investment opportunity you've been offered? ⚠️You should treat the offer with extreme caution if there’s: ❌Pressure to invest (eg time-limited offers). ❌Downplayed risk of losing your money. ❌Promised returns that sound too good to be true. Use Financial Conduct Authority

Join Jim Goddard and guest speaker Mal Choudrey on Wednesday 5th November between 8-10pm. They will have a question and answer session with Mal, a care leaver and qualified therapist. Then they will have our general chat. Sign up here: careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

#eVisa is replacing visa vignettes for even more customers From today if you or any of your dependants apply for certain work, study, and family visas or for settlement you may not get a vignette. Swipe across for more information or visit gov.uk/eVisa

Yesterday, MPs discussed the the Education Select Committee’s inquiry into children’s social care. Our recent blog was written in response to the Government’s reply to this inquiry, so we’re pleased to see the voices of young people being discussed in this debate.

The balloons are blown, the spooky snacks are out and we can’t wait to welcome children and young people from across the country for this year’s #anationalvoice Amplify event!

Ghostly Greetings from Student Finance! 👻 #HappyHalloween 🎃

Some great spaghetti towers being built in this year’s Amplify icebreaker! #anationalvoice

⚠️Beware of recovery fraud. If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you could be targeted again by criminals claiming they can help you get your money back. 🔗Learn how to protect yourself here 👇actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of.../frau…