Planning for Your Future

Prepare today for peace of mind tomorrow.

Course Date: Thursday 11 December 2025 | 0930 – 1300

Application Deadline:  Friday 21 November 2025 | 0900

Working in the freelance world of film and television often means juggling unpredictable workloads and irregular income, which can make thinking about retirement feel daunting.

Planning for Your Future is an Age Scotland workshop, designed to help you take control of your long-term financial and legal wellbeing, with content tailored to reflect the realities of freelance work.

Course Content:

Through two focused sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to make plans for a more secure and fulfilling retirement.

>> Finance

Led by an independent financial advisor, we’ll demystify the financial side of retirement planning. You’ll learn about pensions, savings and investments, tax bands and contributions, and where to find trustworthy financial advice that’s relevant to freelance professionals. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of how to build financial stability for the years ahead.

>> Legal

We’ll explores the essential legal steps for protecting yourself and your loved ones. You’ll discover why having a current will, power of attorney, and other key legal documents is so important – and how to get them right.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for film and television professionals based in Scotland who are thinking ahead about their future. Whether you’re approaching retirement or simply looking to make informed financial and legal decisions earlier in your career, this course offers valuable insight.

Tutors:

This course is delivered by Age Scotland who support people in Scotland so they can grow older with security, are valued and connected and have a good quality of life.

Eligibility:

This session is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here: England, Wales.

> Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.

> Students are not eligible for this training.

Selection:

> As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions

> Priority for spaces will be given to eligible BECTU members

> If more BECTU members apply than spaces available, places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session.

Access:

> The training room is has step-free access, accessible parking and accessible toilets.

> Access requirements can be arranged for those selected including BSL translation, captions and large print.

> We can help with travel costs for those based outwith Glasgow.

This course is being delivered with support from Scottish Union Learning, funded by the Scottish Government

BECTU Vision is funded by Scottish Union Learning, Screen Scotland and BBC in partnership with Bectu.

If you have any queries please email vision@bectu.org.uk

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