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Number Confidence Week
3-7 November 2025
Kick-start your confidence with numbers
Sign up for Number Confidence Week 2025
This year Number Confidence Week takes place 3-7 November.
We're preparing the confidence building resources and toolkits right now. To get yours as early as possible sign up below (note: if you signed up last year you're all sorted, no need to sign up again):
Number Confidence Week 2025 will take place 3-7 November.
Until then, feel free to use all of the resources from 2024's campaign below!
Let's get confident!
'Number confidence' means feeling confident to use maths in everyday life
- Number Confidence Week is all about taking that first step towards building confidence.
- This year our theme is 'Money Matters' because it's only by feeling confident with numbers that we can feel financially confident. Find out more. That's why we've partnered with Barclays LifeSkills who are Headline Supporters for this year's Number Confidence Week
- Everyone has a story when it comes to maths, whether it came to you naturally, you needed a bit of help, or it's a real struggle. We'll be sharing even more of those stories this year.
- Everything is free, so dive in!
"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.
Come and join in...everything's free!
Real life stories
See moreThe stories of our learners and those who have overcome their anxieties are an inspiration.
Here are three of them who spoke to us for Number Confidence Week.
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.
What's on during Number Confidence Week 3-7 Nov?
This year our theme for Number Confidence Week is 'Money Matters' because it's only through confidence with numbers that we we can really take control of our money and build financial confidence. Find out more
On our website
- Real-life stories – hear what a difference number confidence has made to people’s lives, with a focus on women’s
- Sign-up as a school – for exclusive access to the Live Assembly with Barclays LifeSkills, downloadable resources, and much more.
- Sign-up as an organisation – for access to learning resources, materials to get your team onboard and promotional materials to help you spread the word.
On our social media channels
Keep an eye on our social media channels for new content and join in by using #NumberConfidenceWeek
- Twitter: @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 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.
Be sure to tag us in any social media activity, and use #NumberConfidenceWeek, so we can see and share what you're up to!
You can find us on:
- X: @Nat_Numeracy
- Facebook: @nationalnumeracy
- Instagram: @national_numeracy
- LinkedIn: National Numeracy
- TikTok: @nationalnumeracy
If you have any questions please get in touch at enquiries@nationalnumeracy.org.uk.
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