Black Equity Organisation to run free money workshops in Walworth from 10 September
Five sessions at Walworth Town Hall will offer coaching, tools and Afro-Caribbean food for residents aged 18 and over
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Residents in Walworth can attend free financial wellbeing workshops starting next month, organised by the Black Equity Organisation. The first session will take place on 10 September 2026 at Walworth Town Hall, Elephant and Castle, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Four more sessions follow: 12 September, 24 September, 1 October and a graduation event on 14 October. All later sessions run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The workshops are open to anyone aged 18 or over and do not cost participants anything.
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What the workshops will cover
The sessions aim to help residents manage everyday costs, build healthy money habits and plan for future goals. Southwark Council said the workshops will provide practical tools and resources without financial jargon or judgement.
Each workshop will include a qualified finance coach. Free Afro-Caribbean food will be provided at every session. The final event on 14 October will celebrate participants who complete the programme.
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Why these workshops are happening
Southwark Council stated that the cost of living continues to affect Black communities disproportionately. The Black Equity Organisation designed the workshops to address this by offering support tailored to residents’ financial wellbeing.
The workshops will cover budgeting, navigating finances with confidence and making informed decisions. No prior financial knowledge is required. Southwark Council described the sessions as interactive and practical, with tools that can be used immediately.
How to attend
Places are limited, so residents must sign up in advance. The workshops will take place at Walworth Town Hall, London SE17 1RS. The Black Equity Organisation is managing registrations, which can be completed online via Southwark Council’s website.
Questions this report answers
+Who can attend the financial wellbeing workshops?
The workshops are open to residents aged 18 and over. They are free to attend and include coaching, tools and Afro-Caribbean food. No prior financial knowledge is required, as reported by Southwark Council.
+When and where are the workshops taking place?
The workshops will run at Walworth Town Hall, Elephant and Castle, London SE17 1RS. Dates are 10, 12, 24 September, 1 October and a graduation event on 14 October 2026, as listed by Southwark Council.
+How much do the workshops cost?
The workshops are free for all participants. They include a qualified finance coach, practical tools, resources and free Afro-Caribbean food, according to Southwark Council.
+What will the workshops cover?
The sessions will help residents manage bills, budget, plan for future goals and build healthy money habits. Southwark Council said the workshops are practical, interactive and free from financial jargon.
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