North East Forum on Ageing

Newcastle Building Society – free talks and community spaces

Newcastle Building Society have a series of talks we offer for free to local groups, charities, clubs and associations. Below are the events we offer. If you would like us to deliver one or all of these please email: Joanna.short@newcastle.co.uk

Retirement –

Why do they keep changing the rules?

During this engaging talk you will learn about:

  • When you will be able to retire.
  • How much income will you need for retirement?
  • How to find out what you will receive in retirement.
  • What are the tax implications?

Locks, Stocks and Conmen –

Is someone trying to steal your money?

During this event you will learn about: 

  • What is cybercrime, and how can you avoid being a victim?
  • Is your password safe? Find out how easily someone can crack yours.
  • How can you lose money without a crime being committed?
  • Hear some real life stories about doorstop crime and scams and what happened to our customers.

Tax breaks & Toy boys –

Whether or not you have a Will in place, are you sure your wishes will be fulfilled?

This event will cover:

  • You don’t have a Will, but you do have children. What will happen to your estate?
  • You are married and own a house, what is the best way to own it?
  • What is probate?
  • What about sideways disinheritance?

Investments –

You worked hard for your money, it’s time it did the same for you!

Here are some things to consider:

  • Is your money working hard enough for you?
  • Is your money in the most tax-efficient place?
  • Not sure where to go for advice or who to ask?

Dementia Friends –

Why not become a Dementia Friend?

In just under an hour you will learn about:

  • Dementia is not just about losing your memory, but how does it change a person?
  • Why can people with Dementia remember things that happened years ago, but not what they did yesterday?
  • Practical way to support people living with Dementia.

Many of our modern open plan branches including our South Shields Branch, also have a community space as part of the design, which is available to use free of charge. Each community space has a range of onsite facilities and our friendly staff are available to help with any needs including providing drinks for our community space users.