A huge congratulations to Lewis Fernyhough in our Money Matters team.
Lewis won ‘Money Adviser of the Year’ at the 2026 IMA Money Advice Awards last week during the IMA (Institute of Money Advisors) Conference 2026, held at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
Lewis is a highly skilled Debt Caseworker who, this year, has delivered over £466,000 in debt write-offs and financial gains while redesigning emergency support pathways for faster client access and introducing court representation for clients facing possession proceedings.
Lewis champions accessible, vulnerability-aware advice and has built strong referral networks with community organisations to ensure more people can get the help they need. A committed quality leader, he actively mentors colleagues and contributes to national discussions shaping the future of debt advice.
Saltbox Chief Executive Lloyd Cooke said “We are extremely proud of Lewis’ achievement. It is testament to the incredible work both he and our Money Matters team deliver to local people throughout Stoke-on-Trent”
To read more about the winners and 2026 finalists, please click here – https://www.i-m-a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMA-Conference-2026-Awards-Village-for-website.pdf