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Empowering Financial Futures: CISI Future Foundation Invests £250,000 in UK Charities

Steve Conley

In a significant move to enhance financial literacy across the UK, the CISI Future Foundation has awarded nearly £250,000 to three commendable charities: Get Set Girls, RedSTART Educate, and Crosslight Advice. This generous funding aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds with essential financial skills, fostering a more informed and financially resilient society.


Get Set Girls has been granted £39,589 to support its 'Empowered and Enriched' programme. This initiative is dedicated to providing practical financial education to 90 girls aged between 6 and 19 from low-income families and minority ethnic groups in London's Hackney and Haringey boroughs. By focusing on budgeting, debt prevention, and investment, the programme prepares these young individuals for a financially secure future. Rabbi Dunner, chair of Get Set Girls, expressed gratitude, stating, "We are so grateful to the CISI Future Foundation for generously giving us this opportunity."


For more information about Get Set Girls and their initiatives, please visit their official website.


RedSTART Educate has received £100,000 for its 'Change the Game' programme, which delivers financial education to disadvantaged primary school children aged 4–11 across the UK. Through workshops led by volunteers and complemented by a Money Management App, each student benefits from approximately ten hours of financial education per academic year. This approach aims to enhance children's financial and mathematical skills, boosting their confidence and future employability. Rhodri Mason, chair of RedSTART’s board, highlighted the significance of this support, noting, "This multi-year agreement will be a huge support to us in delivering and scaling our activity over the next couple of years."


To learn more about RedSTART Educate and their programmes, visit their website at



Crosslight Advice has been awarded £105,000 for its 'Money Skills' programme, which offers debt advice and financial education across London, Swindon, and West Kent. The programme includes over 100 in-person and virtual workshops, providing insights into the relationship between finance and mental health, practical money-saving strategies, and budget coaching over six months. Bruce Connell, chief executive of Crosslight Advice, emphasized the impact of this grant, stating, "This generous grant will help us provide advice and assistance to even greater numbers of households who are struggling."


For more details on Crosslight Advice and their services, please visit their official website.


Nick Swales, chair of the CISI Future Foundation, commended the efforts of these organizations, stating, "All three organisations demonstrated a robust, sustainable and targeted approach to their work. As a result, the Foundation’s trustees are delighted to be supporting their dedication to furthering financial literacy education."


This initiative by the CISI Future Foundation underscores the importance of accessible financial education in building a more equitable and financially secure future for all.

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