Friendly, expert-led classes to make sense of pensions, retirement planning and the mid-life muddle.
No jargon, no judgement. Real help, real people, all in it together.
People learn better together, with real help from real people who’ve been there too.
About When I'm
Founded by Jude Gardner, who spent 25+ years in financial services research including as Head of Research & Insight at People's Pension, WhenI'm is built on a simple belief: people learn better together, with real help from real people who’ve been there too.
To find out more email us directly on hello@whenim.co.uk
We offer in-person, 6-week courses for individuals and couples in their 40s, 50s and 60s to make time to get to grips with their pensions and retirement planning and build confidence in making important financial decisions. Based in Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex, we build networks in the local community for ongoing peer support.
We're not financial advisers and we won't sell you products. We help you take stock of your current situation, understand your options and make informed decisions. Our courses give you the time and headspace to get your financial planning properly organised. No jargon, no judgement – just real help from real people.
Just as NCT or antenatal classes bring together expectant parents at a major life transition, WhenI'm creates supportive communities for the transitions of midlife. Our classes are small (10 individuals or 7 couples), relaxed, and held in friendly local venues.
If you’re in the 'sandwich generation' – looking after children and/or elderly parents while struggling to find time for yourself, WhenI'm will help you dedicate time to get to grips with your pension and retirement planning with support from experts - alongside others in the same boat. We can't change the past, but we can improve our future.
What our practical, how-to courses cover
Getting a clear picture of your existing retirement savings.
Make your money work harder by understanding how it all works, and the choices that make a difference
Boosting your retirement pot and deciding on your next steps.
Understanding how to turn your savings into regular income
Getting to grips with the basics of tax, inheritance and care costs.
Creating your personal plan with catch-up strategies to keep you on track.
We make it straightforward, sociable, and dare we say it—even enjoyable.
Come ready to learn, laugh, and leave with a plan.
Friday 30th January 2025
Gravlax Café, The Broadway,
Haywards Heath
6-9pm – pop by whenever suits you!
AND an After Party - We've reserved an area at Bar 42 next door on The Broadway if you'd like to carry on celebrating.
You're invited!
We'd love you to join us at our launch party to celebrate this exciting milestone. It's a celebration of new beginnings and a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Jude over the last few years – through recovery and fresh starts.
Let's seize the day together!
What's Happening at the Launch Party??
We're celebrating the launch with drinks, fun, and a first look at what we've been working on
What's WhenI'm all about - hear from Jude Gardner, Founder
Launch of the WhenI'm website - be the first to see it!
Fun and Games - get involved and win prizes
Charity S'morse Bar - sweet or savoury treats to toast
Free Prize Draw winners announced at 8pm - donate today to enter!
RSVP to the party
or enter the Free Prize Draw
Everyone who leaves their details below will be entered into the Free Prize Draw, even if you can't make the party.
A donation is not required to enter, but it's very much appreciated!
Amazing Prizes Up for Grabs
Prize | Donated By |
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2 tickets to Fatboy Slim Concert in Brighton | Jude Gardner & Family |
4 tickets to London Zoo | Prof Bob Smith |
Menopause Reflexology Session | Jody Ecott Reflexology |
Will Writing (worth £400) | Mike Oliver Associates |
House Portrait | Art Shed |
WhenI'm Course of your choice |
WhenI'm |
Why This Matters to Me
I totally believe in living for today. In 2023, I turned 50 but hadn't been feeling myself for months. It turned out to be leukaemia.
A late diagnosis meant I was very poorly – four rounds of chemo, multiple infections, eight months in hospital, and a year of chemo tablets later...
I'm back and seizing the day.
Most of you know I spent those eight months in the haematology department at the Royal Sussex in Brighton. The team there saved my life and kept me sane, along with all my amazing family and friends.
I'm raising money as a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team that saved my life, took care of me and kept me sane (along with all my amazing family and friends). The donations will be shared between these charities that looked after me in body and spirit, so they can continue to support others going through similar journeys.
Donations will be shared between:
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Haematology Oncology Ward,
Royal Sussex Brighton via Sussex Cancer Fund -
Macmillan
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Leukaemia Care