Me and Money is the first UK-wide programme supporting young people aged 14-18 to develop a healthier mental relationship with money. The workshops go beyond financial literacy to tackle behaviours, beliefs and resilience around money.Â
Delivered over four one-hour interactive sessions, Me and Money has been co-produced with young people to ensure that the content responds to their needs and reflects the ways they learn best. Â
What young people told us
The recent cost of living crisis has led to 70% of young people feeling anxious about money and 80% people feel they want to learn more about money and finance (The London Foundation for Banking & Finance). Â
The young people we spoke to said the same: Â
“Being worried about not having enough money stops me from doing things that I like and I often worry about what it will be like in the future.”
Me and Money workshop topics
Each of the four workshops that comprise Me and Money can be delivered as one-off single sessions or as a full four-part series.Â
Money and Mental Health
Understand the connection between money and mental health and how our attitudes towards money can influence our thoughts and behaviours.
Debt and Mental Health
Define debt and learn to distinguish between different types, identify its potential causes and consequences, and use preventative strategies to avoid and manage it, as well as identifying sources of financial and emotional support.
Our Relationship with Money
Develop a suite of resilience-building skills and tools relating to money to support you now and in the future. Understand how feeling confident in our ability to manage money well can have a positive impact on our mental health.
Navigating Digital Finances
Explore the emotional impact of digital spending and social media and how these can influence your financial behaviour. Learn how digital money management skills can help you navigate online financial environments safely and identify ways to use digital tools and social media positively to support healthy financial behaviours.
Me and Money in numbers
of young people better understood how attitudes to money shape thoughts and behaviours
of young people felt more comfortable talking to a trusted person about money
of young people felt what they learned would support their mental health
of young people felt the workshops supported them with money worries
Want to help young people in your school or organisation build a healthier relationship with money?
Contact our team to find out more about Me and Money or to book sessions.
National Advice and Support Service
Providing clear, practical and impartial information, advice and support for people affected by mental health and money issues.
Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30pm)
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently have limited funding to provide Me and Money for free! Just get in touch to find out more.Â
Me and Money is a standalone programme but adheres to the same principles of early intervention and resilience as the rest of our workshops. It can be delivered on its own or in conjunction with any of our other programmes.Â
Yes – while this is an early intervention programme that aims at building young people’s resilience in the long term, it’s never too late to develop new skills to cope with present difficulties.Â
Yes! We have a workshop dedicated to this topic – Navigating Digital Finance – which explores the emotional impact of digital spending and how it can impact our financial behaviour.Â
Not at the moment, but we’re always open to developing new programmes and bespoke deliveries – just get in touch!
