More money going out than coming in? The cost of living crisis has hit us all and as bills slowly get more expensive, it can feel like you're constantly trying to catch up. If you've started to miss payments or have been faced with a big unexpected cost, don't ignore it and hope it sorts itself out. That will often only make things more stressful later and there are steps you can take now to get support. Prioritise the bills that matter most A useful starting point is to thin

Getting your first payslip can be confusing and you might look at it and wonder why the amount in your bank doesn't match what you thought you'd be paid. Usually this is easily explained as the amount you're paid, and what is advertised on the job description, doesn't mention the deductions for things like national insurance, pensions or student loan repayments so let's break it down... If you're an employee at an organisation, you should receive a payslip around the same ti

Young carers tend to have a lot on their plate and it can bring up a lot of emotions as you juggle helping at home, checking in during the done and trying to concentrate on your own homework, training or job. If you're finding it difficult to balance everything in your life, you are not failing. Caring for others can take a lot of time and energy and it's completely understandable if it affects your education, work or plans for the future. One of the hardest things about bein

If you're a young parent thinking about starting work, increasing your work house or getting back into education, childcare can feel like one of the biggest topics to navigate and figure out. How much will it cost? Who will look after my child? Can Universal Credit help? How do I actually apply? All these questions can feel like a lot to figure out on your own so this article explains the main childcare options here in the UK and what support there is around Nottinghamshire f

Having a baby changes pretty much everything - including what you need from a job. Maybe you're ready to start working but are worried about childcare or maybe you're struggling to see how you are supposed to work when you have a baby to care for. The good news is that you don't have to figure it all out at once. There are many different types of work and ways of working that you can try until you find something that works for you and your family. What kind of work could work

Being a parent is a big job in itself and when you add in work, childcare, money worries and everything else life throws at you, it can sometimes feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. It's easy to find yourself constantly doing things for other people whilst putting your own needs at the bottom of the to-do list, but you matter too and looking after your own wellbeing is really important. Finding a routine that works for you As parents, we can

In 2023, ROMO awarded IAF funding through it's Nottinghamshire Community Foundation fund in support of young people participating in the King’s Trust Team programme. The AnXiety project created significant opportunities for 34 young people to gain insight into the professional world and working alongside the IAF, ROMO facilitated workplace tours for young people on our programme and mock interviews. of young people supported entered into education, employment or training. of

When Fin* first joined our King's Trust Team programme he felt sure that he wanted to pursue a career in construction. As his work experience weeks drew closer, IAF connected Fin with a fabricating role so he could try out a hands-on career and add valuable industry experience to his CV. After the first week of his placement, Fin called to discuss his week and instead of cementing his vision for the future, he had realised that a practical, trade based role was not for him. W

Local textile manufacturer and IAF supporter, ROMO, have raised £1800 for IAF's services by hosting a fabric roll end sale this weekend. ROMO, who are based in Sutton in Ashfield, have been an incredible partner to IAF supporting with everything from work visits and experience to hosting showcase events at our youth hub in Mansfield. This latest fundraising effort was a huge success, the public were very generous and one lady even donated £100. Throughout the sale, ROMO helpe