Money Mondays

It’s the final episode of Money Mondays so Zak & Emma have put their heads together to put everything they have learned over the past couple of years in to one episode….no mean feat

There have been many issues that have been raised time and time again so we have included a whistle stop tour of each of these with signposting to the episodes where we covered the subject in more detail - Consider this your ‘one stop shop’ for everything Money Mondays

We would like to place on record our gratitude to everyone who has supported us along the way. All of the fantastic guests, the brilliant organisations and the Santander Foundation for making all of this possible 

From Zak, Emma & producer Sam - Thank you and we’ll speak to you soon x

USEFUL LINKS

• StepChange
• Entitled to
• Turn2Us
• Prisoner Banking Programme
• Clean Slate 
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

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Rough-sleeping on release is linked to a 70.9% proven reoffending rate. 

In this episode Zak & Emma hear from the brilliant Andy Shelton and Jay Arnold of ‘Foundation 2 Change’ who share their own incredible journeys and talk about practical steps, emergency options and how lived-experience services can stop a release into homelessness turning into a return to custody. 

Zak has his own experience with sofa surfing and last year thousands left custody without a home, this episode breaks down what to do now and where to get help. 

This episode also features the final 'Moral of the Story' from the brilliant 'Money Ready - Money Ready is a financial education charity dedicated to creating a financially fluent population - This time we hear Taylor's story

USEFUL LINKS

• Foundation 2 Change
• Shelter
• St Mungos
• Money Ready
• Clean Slate 
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zak & Emma are joined by the brilliant Beth from ‘The Wise Group’ - Beth supports people inside prison and through the gates with all their finance, benefit and debt needs. Beth tells us how she works with people in prison, why this support is so necessary and give us the lowdown on court fines - What they are, how they work and the best ways of dealing with them

• The Wise Group
• Paying court fines
• StepChange
• Clean Slate 
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a well earned rest, Zak & Emma are back to help you fix up your finances! 

Money Mondays is here to support you if you're in prison via 'National Prison Radio' or if you’re on the out and you’ve been through the Criminal Justice System 

On this episode, we hear from the excellent Ryan from the ‘Prison Reform Trust’ - The Prison Reform Trust is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. Ryan has 5 top tips about money if you’re in prison and he also tells a bit about the trust and how you can contact them if you need to

Also, we have another brilliant ‘Moral of the Story’ from our friends at ‘Money Ready’ - Money Ready is a financial education charity dedicated to creating a financially fluent population - And on this episode we hear Casey’s story 

• Prison Reform Trust
• Money Ready
• Prisoner Banking Programme
• How to send money to someone in prison 
• Info on prisoner finance
• Clean Slate 
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting out of prison can be a joyous time but it can come with added pressures. You may want to make up for lost time and spoil everyone rotten, but the last thing you want is to wind up in debt for the start of the new year

Fear not though, Zak & Emma are here with some practical tips on how to negate the Christmas cash grab and how to sensibly maintain control of your finances 

USEFUL LINKS:

• 47 Xmas Money Saving Tips
• Saving Money for Christmas
• Cutting Food Costs at Christmas
• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back on episode 28, almost 16 months ago we heard from Laudjah who was fresh out of prison. He told us of how he was adapting to life on the out and the financial challenges that come with this transition - He shared how he was having to curb his love of the finer things and how he was committed to turning over a new leaf

Now, he’s got a job he loves, he’s moved out of the hostel and he’s saving for his future. Laudjah has made big changes and has kept a positive mindset throughout. Zak & Emma react and reflect on his successes and share how to use Laudjah’s story as inspiration and motivation.

USEFUL LINKS:

• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Money Mondays, Zak and Emma turn their attention to care leavers inside custody focusing on what support you’re still entitled to, and the practical cash help that can make a real difference. 

Zak & Emma explain how local authorities and prison teams should be working together to keep your pathway plan, Personal Adviser and pre-release support active while you’re inside

Plus, we have another instalment of ‘Moral of the story with Money Ready’ - This time looking at securing housing after release

USEFUL LINKS:

• Money Ready
• Shelter
• Unlock
• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting out of prison can be one of the best experiences but can also be tinged with worry - Where are you going to go? How do you get there? What about employment etc etc 

As Zak says, it can be a bit of a rollercoaster but if you plan effectively and get things in place BEFORE release it can make life that little bit easier. On this episode, Zak shares what his first few days outside of prison looked like and how he was able to remain financially disciplined, while Emma looks at practical tools to help you stay on top of your finances and creates a makeshift budget for those first few days and weeks on the out 

USEFUL LINKS:

• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine
• StepChange
• How to claim Universal Credit
• 
  

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zak & Emma are exploring the link between money habits and reoffending. Those with stable finances are much more likely to keep on the straight and narrow after release, so what good practices can you work into your life to make this more possible?

Zak shares what changed for him and how his motivation and focus allowed him to switch to a legitimate lifestyle saying his ‘financial freedom’ was not worth more than his ACTUAL freedom. While Emma gives practical tips to switch your financial mindset and avoid ‘money panic’

If you're struggling financially - Make sure you reach out for support. Some organisations that can help are below

USEFUL LINKS:

• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine
• StepChange
• Catch 22
• Switchback

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 2023, we released an episode titled ‘£19 Billion in Unclaimed Benefits’ - Some 18 months later and this figure has grown to an incredible £25 Billion - So why is this the case and just what are people missing out on?

As ever, Zak & Emma are here to help as they are looking at the most commonly missed benefits, some you may never have heard of, and how you can find out if you’re eligible 

USEFUL LINKS:

• Entitled to benefit calculator
• Turn to us benefit calculator
• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine

If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

📧: [email protected]

💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:

https://prison.radio/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.