#ThinkBiggerThanBills campaign pack
​19th October 2022

Thank you to everyone who is supporting the campaign!

​Below, you will find suggested social media posts and assets, a template press release and sources info (scroll to the bottom).

​The campaign launches on the 19th October 2022. ​Feel free to use the assets and content from this moment across your social media and digital channels. 

​We'd love it if you are able to 'at' us on social media (we do like a chat!) Our handles are:

Clean Slate

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  • Facebook: CleanSlateTrainingEmployment
  • Instagram: @cleanslatecic

Quids in!

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  • Facebook: @QuidsInMagazine
  • Instagram: @quids_in_magazine
​If you'd like to add your logo to the supporters page, or for any questions, please contact Naomi Contopoulos, External Communications Lead: [email protected] 

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Social media assets and post ideas

Feel free to download the assets and develop posts that suit your purposes (just don't forget the hashtag - #ThinkBiggerThanBills and the launch day - 19th October 2022) Or you can use the post ideas, below.

Assets: About the campaign

We have heard a lot about reducing #EnergyBills, but we know that people on the lowest incomes will need to do more to get by during the #CostOfLivingCrisis.

Along with Clean Slate, we are saying - It's time to #ThinkBiggerThanBills 

Find out more here: bit.ly/Campaign_TBTB​ 
If it's time to #ThinkBiggerThanBills what can we do?

Check out the campaign for practical steps you can take that could have a big impact on your finances

Find out more here: bit.ly/Campaign_TBTB​ 

1. Check you are claiming all you're entitled to

Did you know there are £15 billion in unclaimed benefits in government coffers? Why not check you are getting all you are entitled to?

Head to the Quids in! Benefits Calculator: bit.ly/Calculator_TBTB​
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When it come to the rising #CostOfLiving every £ saved or gained will help. 

Try the Quids in! calculator to quickly find out if you qualify for benefits.

bit.ly/Calculator_TBTB​
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Many people on a low wage will be eligible for #benefits.

Try the Quids in! Benefits Calculator: bit.ly/Calculator_TBTB​
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2. Save by upping your online skills

With so much now #online it makes sense to up our skills to stay ahead of the game and get the best #deals.

​Find out more about courses and help available: bit.ly/Online_TBTB
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Did you know about the #NationalDatabank? It's a bit like a #FoodBank but for internet connectivity data.

bit.ly/Online_TBTB
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97% of eligible low-income households have yet to take advantage of specially-discounted superfast broadband deals.

Find out about #SocialTariffs: bit.ly/Online_TBTB

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According to Lloyds UK Consumer Digital Index, 11 million people, or 22% of the population, do not have the digital skills needed for everyday life in the UK.

Find free skills help: bit.ly/Online_TBTB

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3. Take a 360-degree look at your finances

In the year 2021 to 2022, Clean Slate helped more than 2,500 people to improve their money management to each gain, on average, £1,000.

You can take the steps yourself with the free, Quids in! Future-Proof Finance Quiz: bit.ly/Quiz_TBTB

#ThinkBiggerThanBills
Taking an overview of your income and expenses can help you take control and spot where you might make savings. 

The free, Quids in! budget planner divides your money into cannot avoid, can control, can cut and makes life easier: bit.ly/BudgetPlan_TBTB

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It's easy to get overwhelmed and focus on the biggest bill, but if we start making savings across the board, they really do add up.

Try the free Quids in! Future-Proof Finance Quiz. It's just 25 yes/no questions and wherever we are struggling, we get video ideas and next steps: bit.ly/Quiz_TBTB

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Template press release

Please click below to download a template press release that is embargoed for the 19th October 2022. Feel free to update with your own activities and events that are supporting people on a low income during the cost of living crisis.

Sources

For more details about the statistics used in this campaign, please click below: