Impact stories

Discover what it's like to take part in a financial education session at Money Ready with these learner spotlights.

School age

Click on the images to read case studies of learners who have taken part in a Money Ready session.

Year 4 pupil Frederick in a classroom holding a Money Ready sticker. Click to find out about how he enjoyed the workshop.

Frederick’s story

“Put your money in a savings account, and build up good habits by putting your loose change in a savings jar whenever you have some.” – Frederick, age 9, Yorkshire

Year 6 pupils standing together in a classroom smiling with a Money Ready trainer in front of a whiteboard. Click to find out about how they enjoyed the workshop.

“I’ve learnt how to use money, how to save it and think and spend it wisely. I’ve enjoyed finding out all about money. I was surprised by how much the lowering the washing machine to 30 degrees can save you!” – Simphiwe, age 11, Hampshire

Year 6 pupil Oliver standing in front of a classroom whiteboard holding two thumbs up. Click to find out about how he enjoyed the workshop.

Oliver’s story

“I learnt that there are lots of smart ways to save energy, like using a cooler temperature on the washing machine, only filling up the kettle to what you need, and turning plugs off at the wall.” – Oliver, age 11, Wales

Two sixth form pupils in a classroom smiling at the camera, one of them is holding her hands to the camera showing

I feel lot more confident going forward. [Money] is a subject people try not to talk about, but talking about it does help.

Aoife & Brianna, 17-18, Northern Ireland

Young adults

Click on the images to read case studies of our learners who have taken part in a Money Ready young adult session.

Owen’s story

“I’m not in my own place just yet but what I’ve learned about saving from Money Ready will really help with that. I wish I learned how money works much earlier.” – Owen, 22, Essex

Young adults in an office sat around a desk with papers, working on a Money Ready financial education session

Bobbi’s story

“The programme made a huge difference to Bobbi’s understanding of money and how to budget, as well as managing the costs of her energy consumption. It’s helped her be more confident, which is great to see.” – Angela, Money Ready trainer, Northern Ireland

Aimee’s story

“I was expecting the equivalent of a lecture, someone stood at the front of the room, telling me all the information and then leaving. What I got was so much better! My course was tons of fun, incredibly interactive and offered an inquisitive and entirely judgement-free environment.” – Aimee, 20, Bristol

Three young adults sat in a row facing the camera

My biggest worry [before the session] was overspending. The budgeting activity was most useful but I also learned some surprising things during the course, like taking out loans and PIP discounts.

Angelina, Birmingham

Young adult Abdullah sat talking to camera

Before the Money Ready session my knowledge was vague … [Now] I've learned how interest rates, pensions and credit scores work.

Abdullah, London

A young boy writing with some other students around him

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