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27/04/2026

The Billions 4 Millions campaign, led by Gretel in partnership with the UK’s financial services sector, only started in January. The goal is to locate £1 billion in lost cash by 2026, but an incredible £700 million has already been recovered in just three months. Help spread the word on finding lost and forgotten cash. https://www.gretel.co.uk/news-for-you/are-you-missing-out-on-lost-cash-%C2%A3700-million-found-in-just-three-months-how-to-find-it

22/04/2026

Today is Carers Uk Group 'Power of Attorney' awareness day. In our latest blog we highlight the importance of carers looking after the finances of others, but also themselves. Read more about the issues and what help is available here...

https://www.gretel.co.uk/news-for-you/looking-after-others-shouldn%E2%80%99t-mean-losing-track-of-your-own-finances

https://www.carersuk.org/news/focus-on-power-of-attorney-day-22-april-2026/

On a cold and stormy day in Edinburgh we were delighted to have such a strong turnout for our "Power of attorney: making the case and building the conversation in Scotland" event.

24/02/2026

We’re excited to share that the Billions 4 Millions campaign has officially launched.

At Gretel, we’ve come together with partners across the financial services industry to launch the biggest campaign to reunite £1 billion by the end of 2026. Read more about it here. https://www.gretel.co.uk/news-for-you/billions-4-millions-our-2026-pledge

19/09/2025

Know someone heading off to university this autumn? Don’t forget to check for a Child Trust Fund!

Over 670,000 Child Trust Funds are still unclaimed in the UK and one could belong to a student you know. With the average account worth over £2,200, that’s money which could help with rent, books, or even cover a term’s food shop.

Read our latest blog to find out more and start your search today:

24/07/2025

In our July newsletter we look at all things relating to social impact in finance, including us launching vital industry insights on helping vulnerable customers with their finances.

We’ll keep collaborating with you and the financial services industry to create lasting, positive change.

https://www.gretel.co.uk/news-for-you/gretel%E2%80%99s-july-round-up

18/06/2025

We’re delighted that Gretel’s service is spotlighted in today’s MoneySavingExpert newsletter. Taking five quiet minutes now could transform your retirement prospects.

Changed jobs, moved house or simply can’t remember where an old scheme was held? Let us do the detective work. Our secure, no-cost search checks your past addresses and keeps looking for you, so if a provider comes on board later you’ll still get the good news.

Spend those five minutes today – and if you strike gold, we’d love to hear your story.

Read the full MoneySavingExpert story here

Job moves, new addresses and name changes can mean it's easy to lose track of your pensions over the years. But with billions of pounds in unclaimed, inactive or lost pensions in the UK, it's worth finding out if any of that money might be yours. This guide explains how to find lost or old pensions....

28/05/2025

With your support, we’ve identified hundreds of millions of pounds on behalf of our amazing Gretel members—and we’re just getting started! For this we are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for our social impact at the upcoming Hustle Awards 2025.

From day one, our mission has been simple: reconnect people with their forgotten money for free and help them feel more in control of their financial future.

So, thank you for being part of our community and continuing to spread the word. If you can spare a minute, we’re also in the running for the Reader’s Choice Award and would love you vote. https://thehustleawards.co.uk/readers-choice-award-2025/

We’re proud to be recognised for doing what matters most.

20/05/2025

Tonight at 8pm tune in to BBC Radio 4’s File on 4 as it investigates the billions in lost and forgotten money held across bank accounts, pensions and savings.

Our CEO Duncan Stevens will explain how Gretel is helping people just like you reconnect with money they didn’t even realise was missing.

Whether it’s an old savings account, a pension from a previous job, or money left behind when you moved house – Gretel is free to use and here to help.

Please do share with friends and family and let's get this money back where it belongs.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ckqb

07/04/2025

The Easter holidays can be expensive. And Netmums highlights that UK families could be missing out on extra cash and how Gretel can help.

Have you got a forgotten bank account, Child Trust Fund or pension? Liz Edwards explains how to discover if you're due a payout

16/03/2025

According to Rightmove, more than a million of us are looking to move house over the next 12 months. If you are planning a move or have recently settled into a new place, there’s one important thing to add to your moving checklist: your finances.

Read more in our latest blog. And we'd love to hear from anyone who might be moving home this year. https://www.gretel.co.uk/news-for-you/spring-clean-your-finances-don%E2%80%99t-lose-track-when-moving-home