Age UK
T 01723 379058
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northyorkshirecoastmoors/
Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors is a local independent charity, usually focused on serving the needs of local people aged 50+, however, the team offer Multiply support to people of all ages.
The team offer group sessions focused on improving your maths skills in practical applications such as calculating and understanding your bills and exploring the topic of saving money. They also weave maths and numbers-related learning through more creative sessions such as woodworking.
Watt Myths – Understanding gas and electric bills, at your own pace.
This session covers:
- Understanding what the numbers mean in general terms.
- How to read your metre and make sure bills match your readings, calculating cost per pence per hour.
- Understanding standing charges and different rates with different providers. They can also help you switch providers.
- Review one of your real bills.
Crafty Maths – Estimating and measuring material required for specific pieces.
This session covers:
- The cost to produce the item.
- The time is costs to make your item.
- Setting the price at which you could sell your item, should you want to, to promote the notion of self-funding your hobby.