Prime Highlights:
- Scottish Friendly partners with Just Finance Foundation to expand financial education for children through the LifeSavers programme.
- The partnership will support schools with free resources, teacher training, and dedicated coordinators to help children learn essential money skills.
Key Facts:
- Two Education Outreach Coordinators will be appointed in Scotland to deliver financial education directly in primary schools.
- The initiative aims to create safe learning environments where children can understand saving, spending, and the value of money.
Background:
Scottish Friendly has entered a new charity partnership with the Just Finance Foundation (JFF) to support financial learning among children and young people across Scotland. The partnership aims to help young people become more financially confident and better prepared to make smart money decisions.
A major focus is expanding JFF’s LifeSavers programme, which teaches children basic money skills through practical and age-friendly lessons. With Scottish Friendly’s backing, JFF will appoint two dedicated Education Outreach Coordinators in Scotland, the first posts of their kind for the organisation. These coordinators will work closely with schools to deliver the programme and assist teachers in bringing financial topics into the classroom.
With this initiative, primary schools in Scotland will get free learning materials, workshops, and teacher training to make money lessons easier and more engaging. The aim is to give children a safe space to learn and talk about money.
Scottish Friendly CEO Stephen McGee said the partnership reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to community support and family wellbeing. He noted that early financial guidance can give children greater confidence as they grow and begin managing their own money.
JFF director Sarah Wallace said they are glad to have Scottish Friendly as a partner, as it will help them reach more children and continue their work of improving financial wellbeing. Chris Cummings, chair of trustees at JFF, said the partnership will help them take their financial education programmes to more schools in Scotland.
The partnership shows a joint effort to help young people learn better money skills and support families through community-focused initiatives.
