Our CEO, Michelle Highman, gave oral evidence today to the Treasury Select Committee focused on the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy.
During the discussion, Michelle stressed the vital role of Financial Education and Financial Capability as an enabler and driver of financial inclusion and resilience. She also called for greater clarity on who is responsible for Financial Education and Capability in the UK, as well as sustainable funding to deliver at the necessary scale.
Speaking during the session, Michelle said, “At The Money Charity, we believe that the combination of access, skills and knowledge to engage with, manage and control your money throughout your life are really important.”
As the UK’s Financial Capability and Wellbeing charity, we empower people to develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to access help they need to manage their money well, and support should be available to people throughout their lives. It is also crucial that they start to develop these skills from an early age, which is why Financial Education for children and young people in schools and colleges has been one of our key focuses, alongside our work with adults.
Through our Financial Wellbeing and Financial Education Workshops, we help people across the UK get to grips with their money and ultimately increase their Financial Wellbeing.
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