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Number Confidence Week
3-7 November 2025
Kick-start your confidence with numbers
This year Number Confidence Week took place 3-7 November, with a new theme: 'Money Matters'. And it was our biggest one yet!
Partnering with Barclays LifeSkills we reached over 1000 new primary schools to build number confidence in children across the UK. This year we also increased the number of actions taken by members of the public to improve their numeracy - including number confidence - by 50%!
Find out more about what the campaign achieved in our brand new impact report. And remember, you can also still use all of the campaign resources on this page whenever suits you.
Come and join in...everything's free!
Real life stories
As part of the Money Matters edition of Number Confidence Week we are highlighting how confidence with numbers is vital when it comes to managing our money.
Here are nine examples of individuals from different walks of life that all have something in common: building number confidence for financial confidence.
"I’ve avoided numbers all my life, but now it’s time to stop running": Denise Welch's story
At the start of Number Confidence Week 2024 we were thrilled to announce Denise as our new Ambassador.
In this chat on Loose Women, Denise spoke with real honesty about her life long struggle with numbers. She is passionate about helping anyone who fears numbers like her.
Martin Lewis urges you to give the National Numeracy Challenge a go!
Our charity ambassador Martin Lewis believes improving your maths can help you in your everyday life. He says: "Try and improve because it will do you better."
The National Numeracy Challenge is a free website you can use on your phone, tablet or computer to check your numeracy skills and build your confidence with numbers.
So take a tip from the nation's favourite Money Saving Expert and get started now.
Over half a million people have now signed up and 92% of users would recommend it to family and friends.
Why does number confidence matter?
Feeling confident with numbers makes it easier to build number skills. And building number skills helps us make good decisions in life, at home and at work.
That's why Number Confidence Week is all about taking that first step...building confidence. It can be life-changing!
Don't take our word for it, hear how finding number confidence helped Maryam, Stacey and Oreleo in these short videos...
Helping you with maths anxiety and dyscalculia
Many of us feel anxious about maths, and some of us are affected by dyscalculia, often described as 'dyslexia with numbers'.
We have heaps of helpful information and free resources on these topics.
Keep an eye on our social media channels for new content and join in by using #NumberConfidenceWeek
Be sure to tag us in any social media activity so we can see and share what you're up to!
- X: @Nat_Numeracy
- Facebook: @nationalnumeracy
- Instagram: @national_numeracy
- LinkedIn: @nationalnumeracy
- TikTok: @nationalnumeracy
How can the National Numeracy Challenge help me?
From bagging a bargain to helping your kids, we all need to use numbers in everyday life. If you don;t feel very confident we can help. Don't take our word for it, hear what our users have to say...
"It helped me gain more confidence while helping my child for their school homework."
"I hated maths at school. However, I now have the knowledge of how to break things down, the patience to look for the answer and the confidence that a little tenacity will help me get to the correct answer. I no longer hate maths."
Partners and supporters
With our Headline Supporter Barclays LifeSkills, and Lead Supporters Capital One, Compare the Market, Experian, EY, Vanquis Banking Group and TP ICAP, we're bringing you Number Confidence Week for a fifth year.
By supporting Number Confidence Week, our partners and supporters recognise the importance of improving number confidence in the UK for stronger job prospects, better money management, and greater confidence when helping children with their school work.
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