Durham discounts
With rising prices in the shops and on petrol station forecourts, the University has a range of support that could help you get financially fitter this summer. Durham’s staff benefits scheme can help you access discounts from local and national retailers.
My Durham helps eligible staff to save hundreds of pounds every year. Offers include discounts from holidays and travel, supermarkets, high street and online retailers. For example:
- Buying an e-voucher for Asda could get you a 4% discount on top of any other discount you might receive. With the average family shop costing £64 a week, you could save over £130 a year. You could make an even bigger saving at M&S where e-vouchers give you an 8% discount!
- If you’ve not booked a holiday yet, Lastminute.com offers a 5% discount e-voucher, while TUI is currently offering up to 10% off holidays. You could also get up to 30% off airport parking, as well as money off car hire while you’re away.
- If you’re thinking about making a bigger purchase – maybe you need a new fridge or TV – then Currys and Argos both offer 6% discounts through My Durham. This means a £450 fridge freezer would cost you £423, while your £500 flatscreen would set you back £470.
If you’re not already registered, sign up to My Durham and start saving.
Cut your fuel costs
In these days of rising fuel costs, now could be the right time to think about finding an alternative to the car.
The weather should be getting a little better so cycling and walking becomes more attractive, and the University can help you hop on the bus and cut your travel costs:
Discounted bus and rail travel:
Get out on your bike:
- Get a discounted new bike saving up to 33%
- Buy a discounted refurbished bike
- Register your rides and win prizes with Love to Ride
- You can also get Serious Cycle Scheme legal protection (you need a My Durham log-in to access this page).
Back to school
If your little one is off to nursery, you can save on the cost of nursery care through the salary sacrifice scheme.
Nursery+ allows you to pay for nursery care through your gross salary in exchange for a payment towards the University nursery to cover your childcare costs, so you’d pay less tax and NI and increase your take-home pay. For details take a look at the Nursery+ page.
Find out more about salary sacrifice schemes at Durham.
Winter ready
It’s never too early to plan ahead and with another possible rise in the energy price cap heading our way this autumn, now could be a good time to think about your energy usage at home.
Could you have better insulation? Is your boiler serviced and working efficiently? Are you doing everything you can to reduce energy use?
- See how you can be more energy efficient, reduce your carbon emissions and lower your energy bills at the Energy Saving Trust
- Find financial help for energy saving.
More information
You can get more details about advice and support to help you get financially fitter:
- My Benefits for support and information available
- My Durham for discounts on products and services
- Sign up for the Money Saving Expert money tips email and check the website for the latest money news.
- If your finances are impacting on your mental health, you can get support with your mental wellbeing: find out about the Employee Assistance Programme or Mental Health First Aiders. Log onto the Health and Wellbeing hub for details of more support.
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