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We deliver financial education across the UK so you can manage your money with confidence, no matter where you start. Get money ready with us at moneyready.org

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Jun 2

Today, we become Money Ready. After 18 amazing years as MyBnk, we’re entering a new chapter – one built around clarity, confidence, and impact.

Learn more about us at moneyready.org/update/welco...

Let’s build a financially fluent nation. #MoneyReady #LaunchDay #FinancialEmpowerment

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 14h

This is a huge step forward alongside the newly launched Financial Inclusion Strategy, and the next step is to make it real. Read our full response: moneyready.org/update/money...

#TalkMoneyWeek #FinancialEducation #MoneyReady #LifeSkills #FinancialInclusion

Money Ready welcomes strengthened commitment to financial education in the national curriculum review - Money Ready

Money Ready welcomes strengthened commitment to financial education in the national curriculum and assessment review

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 14h

We are still revelling in the great news from yesterday’s Curriculum & Assessment review that financial education will become mandatory in primary schools and strengthened in secondary schools from 2028 🎉

#CurriculumReview #MoneyMatters #FinancialEducation

74% of Brits say schools should do more to teach money management - now that can be a reality! (Money Ready & Censuswide, 2025)

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 2d

#TalkMoneyWeek #StartAConversation

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 2d

Are online games really ‘free to play’? 📱 From mystery loot boxes to character/environment skins, it’s important for parents & educators to stay on top of the games young people play and the types of spending involved. This helps you start conversations about making smart, informed choices online.

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 3d

You can also join us for The Big Money Lesson this Wednesday at 10am – a FREE, live webinar for 9-13 year olds all about the hidden costs of gaming, online shopping, and social media.

Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d0d6f5...

#TalkMoneyWeek #StartAConversation #MoneyReady

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 3d

🛜 How often do you spend money online without thinking about the true cost? With social media, gaming & shopping, the temptation to shop online is everywhere!

#TalkMoneyWeek starts today - let's talk about how digital spending affects our wellbeing & our wallets: moneyready.org/update/talk-...

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this half term? Check out these great cheap or free suggestions from Which? with loads of great offers at places across the UK. Find out where kids eat free and how to get deals on days out: www.which.co.uk/news/article...

#Halloween #HalfTerm

12 cheap and free things to do with kids during October half term - Which?

Find out where kids eat free and how to get deals on days out

www.which.co.uk

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 10d

Not understanding money can be a major source of anxiety — but learning how to manage it can be one of the best ways to ease that stress ⛅

We’ve teamed up w/ @mhealthuk.bsky.social to launch new workshops for young people combining mental health & money knowledge 👉 moneyready.org/update/money...

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 15d

Here's what teachers and young people had to say about our last #BigMoneyLesson 💬

We're back with our next live webinar on Wednesday 5th Nov @ 10am all about digital spending.

Find out more & register your FREE place: moneyready.org/update/big-m...

#MoneyReady #FinancialEducation #Gaming

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 22d

The Big Money Lesson is back! 🎮💰

In this FREE, live webinar we’re tackling gaming, social media, and online shopping — and uncovering how our digital habits connect to real-world money.

Find out more and sign up: buff.ly/aRYy7HH

#BigMoneyLesson #FinancialEducation #TalkMoneyWeek

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Bobby Seagull @bobbyseagull.bsky.social · 24d

💷How important is financial education?

In July, I presented BBC Radio 4 Appeal for amazing charity Money Ready 🎙️

Today, I’m at House of Lords 🏛️ celebrating their 20th birthday - two decades of empowering UK young people & adults with the language of money & finance 🎉

@moneyreadyuk.bsky.social

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 27d

Understanding money can make a real difference to #mentalhealth.

Our Evaluation Officer, Alex, has uncovered some valuable insights about the ‘lightbulb moments’ that happen when young people in our sessions realise what debt really means💡
moneyready.org/update/debt-...

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · 28d

Since launching our partnership in 2022, we’ve reached over 8000 young people with our Fuel Finance Project! ⚡🔋

These sessions would not have been possible without the generous support of SGN, Cadent, NGN, and Wales & West Utilities - a heartfelt thank you for funding such important work.

Group of school pupils in a classroom smiling in front of a whiteboard

Oliver, school pupil in Y6, giving two thumbs up in the classroom

Frederick, Year 4 school pupil, holding a Fuel Finance sticker in the classroom

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · Sep 29

"Thanks to our latest evidence, we know financial education can be effective, even in primary schools. What’s needed now is leadership and a clear national framework"

@johnnyrunge.bsky.social for @schoolsweek.bsky.social on findings from our major trial of financial education in primary schools

How can we finally make financial education a reality?

Our RCT shows how government can deliver what the public at large wants without over-burdening teachers

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Sep 24

It’s #UKSavingsWeek and we just published a new article on our Learning Hub with tips and tricks to help you kickstart your savings journey and stay the course

Read here:https://moneyready.org/library/how-to-start-saving/

Even if it’s a small amount – persevere, and watch your savings grow!

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 5

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent 'Back to School Bonanza' at the fabulous 2 Royal Avenue! It was a fantastic day of connection & conversation with local community organisations & fun activities.
@moneyreadyuk.bsky.social, Integrated AlumNI, Specially Connected..
#thankyou

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

We had a great time! Thanks for having us 🙂

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Monzo will be donating the full share of their royalties, which is a minimum of £0.49 for each book sold in the UK, to Money Ready, a registered financial education charity (charity number 1123791) dedicated to creating a financially fluent population.

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Monzo’s ‘The Book of Money’ is officially on sale! 🎉

Written by Monzo’s finance experts, the book breaks down big financial topics into bite-sized chunks. We’re hugely grateful to Monzo for donating all royalties to Money Ready.

Buy your copy now at Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith & more!

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

From Classroom to Charity Leadership 💫 Our Scotland Manager Kavneet Gill was featured in Charity Times! Kav shared her story that led her from primary school teaching in London to leading #MoneyReady’s work in Scotland. Read a version of the interview on our website: moneyready.org/update/meet-...

From Classroom to Charity Leadership

Meet Kavneet, Scotland Manager at Money Ready. A former teacher, she was inspired by a financial workshop to switch careers and join the team!

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Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎙️ Our Norther Ireland Manager, Angela Hillan, is on The Public Eye podcast! Angela & host Sarah Travers chatted about #MoneyReady sessions & the powerful ‘lightbulb moments’ with money, resisting marketing temptations, talking about money mistakes, & much more.

🎧 thepubliceye.co.uk/podcast/epis...

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

Good luck to everyone here getting their A Level results today!

Whatever career you choose and whatever is next in life for you, remember there’s #NoWrongPath.

If uni is your next step, check out our #GetUniReady campaign for budgeting tips and student hacks!

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Aug 12

This #InternationalYouthDay 🌍 we celebrate Mandisa, our amazing summer intern at Money Ready!

From shadowing trainers to writing on youth empowerment & sharing smart summer saving tips, she made a real impact 💪

Read her blog ➡️ buff.ly/ZI4J1Sp

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

Confused about how student loans work?

In this video, our trainer Kav breaks down the key facts about student loans, including how repayments really work after graduation.

Follow us or check out moneyready.org for more tips!

#GetUniReady #MoneyReady #StudentLoans

Money Ready UK @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social · Jul 10

📻Last chance to listen to our #BBC #R4Appeal today at 3.27pm with the brilliant @bobbyseagull.bsky.social

Please listen and donate: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

#ThankYou 🪙

Bobby Seagull @bobbyseagull.bsky.social · Jul 5

I recorded BBC Radio 4 Appeal for @moneyreadyuk.bsky.social financial education charity dedicated to creating a financially fluent population. Financial literacy should be a right for all because language of money is a language for life.

I'm on R4 📻
Sun 6 July: 7.54am & 9.26pm
Thu 10 July: 3.27pm

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