At Hanley Economic Building Society, we're passionate about supporting our communities and helping people build brighter futures. That's why we developed Building Financial Futures, an educational programme designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

What is Building Financial Futures?

Building Financial Futures is our dedicated financial education and careers engagement programme, created to help students develop a stronger understanding of money management, financial wellbeing and future career opportunities.

While financial decisions are a part of everyday life, many young people leave education without the practical knowledge needed to manage their finances confidently. Our programme aims to bridge that gap by providing engaging, interactive sessions delivered directly within schools, colleges and community organisations.

Through Building Financial Futures, we help students understand real-life financial topics while encouraging them to think about their future goals, careers and aspirations.

Why We Created the Programme

Financial education is an important life skill, yet it isn't always covered in depth within traditional education settings. We recognised an opportunity to support young people by sharing practical knowledge that can help them:

Develop healthy financial habits.
Understand budgeting and saving.
Build confidence in managing money.
Learn about financial products and services.
Explore career opportunities and pathways.
Prepare for key financial decisions they may face in adulthood.

Our goal is simple: to help young people feel more informed, empowered and prepared for their financial future.

What We Deliver

Building Financial Futures offers a range of flexible sessions that can be tailored to the needs and age group of participants.

Financial Education Workshops

Our interactive workshops cover topics such as:

Budgeting and managing money
Saving and setting financial goals
Understanding bank accounts and savings products
Building good financial habits
Financial wellbeing and resilience
Making informed financial decisions

Sessions are designed to be engaging, practical and relatable, helping students connect financial concepts with real-life situations.

Careers and Employability Support

Alongside financial education, we also provide careers-focused activities to help young people explore future opportunities.

These can include:

Career pathway discussions
Employability skills development
Interview preparation
CV and application support
Insight into careers within financial services
Workplace skills and professional development

Our colleagues can share their own career journeys, helping students understand the variety of routes available into the workplace.

Careers Fairs and Community Events

We are also available to attend:

School careers fairs
College engagement events
Community events
Youth organisation programmes

These opportunities allow students to speak directly with professionals, ask questions and gain valuable insight into the world of work.

The Impact So Far

Since launching Building Financial Futures in August 2026, we have already:

Reached 8 organisations
Engaged with 200+ students
Visited 3 schools
Delivered 10+ hours of financial education
Attended local careers events

As the programme continues to grow, we look forward to supporting even more young people across our communities.

Who Can Get Involved?

Building Financial Futures is available to:

Primary schools
Secondary schools
Colleges and sixth forms
Youth groups
Community organisations
Charities and not-for-profit groups

Whether you're looking for a one-off workshop, a careers session or support with a larger programme of activity, we will work with you to create a session that meets your needs.

Working Together

We believe that financial education should be accessible, engaging and relevant. By working in partnership with schools, colleges and community organisations, we can help young people develop the confidence and knowledge they need to make positive financial choices for years to come.

If your organisation would like to learn more about Building Financial Futures or discuss arranging a session, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

📧 Email: marketing@thehanley.co.uk

Our team will be happy to discuss your requirements and explore how Building Financial Futures can support the young people within your organisation.

Together, we're helping to build stronger financial futures for the next generation.

Building Financial Futures: Empowering the Next Generation with Essential Money Skills