Sandstone Technology is proud to support UK Savings Week, taking place from 22 to 28 September 2025. This initiative, launched by the Building Societies Association in 2022, encourages people to take small, achievable steps toward improving their financial wellbeing.
Saving is more than putting money aside, it’s about creating peace of mind, building financial resilience for life’s unexpected challenges and opening up opportunities for the future. With the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, we know it isn’t always easy to save. Even the smallest contributions can make a difference and building consistent habits is what matters most.
*The research conducted by Opinium from 10-13 June 2025 among 2000 UK adults revealed some eye-opening results:
- 12% of UK adults have no savings at all.
- 16% of UK adults have less than £100 in savings.
- 27% of UK adults have less than £1,000 in savings.
- 21% of UK adults could not meet an unexpected expense of £300 if they suddenly had to.
However, it also revealed that 81% of UK adults are confident that they could save an additional £10 per month for the next year. If you’re still looking for ways to develop savings habits, here are some practical tips to help you start:
- Daily Coin Boost Challenge
Save the coins from a coffee, snack, or small daily expense. Even £1–£2 each day can add up in a week without feeling overwhelming.
- Round-up savings
If your bank app allows, round up card payments to the nearest pound and transfer the difference to a savings account.
- The “one‑less” habit
Pick one treat you’d normally buy each week and set aside that money instead. Over time, it builds a noticeable amount.
- Micro-goals
Focus on weekly targets rather than large sums. Celebrating small wins helps keep motivation high.
- Automate if possible
Automated transfers; even small amounts can help build consistency effortlessly.
No matter your starting point, every step counts toward financial confidence and wellbeing. By taking small, practical steps, everyone can build healthier savings habits and feel more confident about their financial future. And as a technology partner to financial institutions, Sandstone Technology is committed to supporting solutions that make saving simpler, more accessible, and easier to maintain for everyone.
For more details on the UK Savings week, visit the website and learn how to make the most of your money now and into the future.
*This research has been taken from UK Savings Week website.
