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New financial wellbeing hub launches on Purple Place

28 Oct 2026

Find financial guidance, benefits, savings and expert support, all brought together in one place.

Purple Place Financial Hub

A new Financial Wellbeing Hub has launched on Purple Place, bringing together support, benefits, advice and resources to help colleagues feel more confident about managing their finances.

The hub has been developed in direct response to feedback through Your Voice Matters. Through the Colleague Engagement Survey, colleague experience surveys and other feedback channels, colleagues told us they wanted greater financial support, clearer guidance and easier access to information.

The new hub is one example of how your feedback is helping to shape improvements across the University.

We know financial wellbeing matters at every stage of life. Whether you’re looking to make the most of everyday savings, buy a home, manage family finances, plan for the future or access support during difficult times, the hub provides one place to explore the support available through the University and beyond.

What’s available in the hub?

The Financial Wellbeing Hub brings together a wide range of support, including:

  • Financial advice and guidance, including free mortgage advice and information on budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing and planning for the future.
  • Expert support through HealthHero, offering free and confidential guidance on money and debt, legal matters and wellbeing.
  • Benefits for you and your family, including healthcare and dental benefits, discounted gym memberships, childcare information and family support.
  • Pension and future planning support, including information on pension enrolment, retirement planning and free will-writing services.
  • Financial wellbeing events and webinars, delivered by expert providers to help you understand the support available and make informed decisions.
  • Everyday savings, including discounts and cashback offers through Purple Place.

Continuing to grow

The hub will continue to evolve, with new resources, events and expert content added throughout the year. You can already register for upcoming webinars and access recordings of previous sessions, making it easier to explore financial topics at a time that suits you.

As the hub develops, broader wellbeing content will also be introduced, creating an even more comprehensive source of support for colleagues.

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