Event details
Showcase & networking event with refreshments: Transforming outcomes for Essex care-leavers
- Date: Friday 17th April 2026
- Time: 11am-12.30pm
- Location: Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ
Why we need to work towards positive change
Our recent research found that 40% of care-experienced young people in Essex are not in education, employment or training. This is far higher than the national average. Read the full report.
Furthermore, only 1 in 5 care-experienced young people in Essex live independently. This is far below the national average. Many face the challenge of managing rent, bills, and other costs without family support or financial education.
What to expect from this Money Ready event
You’ll hear from sector leaders, including Leon Ward from Money Ready, Colin Field from Saffron Building Society and Shope Fashade, Outreach Officer for Care-leaver and Care-experienced Students at ARU, as well as a care leaver sharing their lived experience.
There will also be time to network with other attendees, with refreshments provided.
How to register: Please complete this Eventbrite registration to confirm your place.
What happens when the state is your parent?
Read more about our work with Saffron Building Society and how we're calling for action to ensure care leavers in Essex – and across the country – have the financial knowledge, support, and confidence to thrive.