Group: The MoneyHeave Community Project
Project: Financial Education Workshops & “Can’t Afford to be Broke” event
Grant: £10,000 (2 grants)
Fund: Young Futures Fund
The MoneyHeave Community Project focuses on improving financial literacy among young adults, addressing the fact that 67% feel unprepared to manage their long-term finances. Limited financial understanding can lead to debt, insecurity, and increased stress. By delivering practical education and support, the group equips participants with the skills and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions and achieve greater financial stability.
With grants from the Young Futures Fund, MoneyHeave ran a series of community events and online workshops focussing on financial wellbeing and education for young people. The “Can’t Afford to be Broke” event combined educational talks, interactive learning, and networking opportunities in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Four expert speakers delivered sessions on key life topics, including getting onto the property ladder and building good credit, asking for a pay rise, preparing for retirement, and everyday money management.
Community connection was central to the event. Attendees were encouraged to network at the start and end of the day, helping to reduce isolation and build new relationships. Local organisations also attended to showcase their services, including Aylesbury Women’s Centre, Thames Valley Police, Helping Hands, and Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, ensuring participants were aware of ongoing local support.
Across the in-person event and a follow-up online workshop, 70 people took part (54 in person and 16 online). Over 80% of attendees rated the overall quality of the event as very good, 80% found the sessions highly engaging, and 90% expressed interest in attending future workshops. Many participants reported gaining practical financial tools, increased confidence, and valuable new connections. Eight volunteers also gained hands-on experience, supporting skills development and strengthening their CVs.
“We want to give as many young adults the skills and tools to navigate adulthood. With buy now, pay later and short-term debt everywhere, knowing how to manage money has never mattered more.” – Roneish Myers, Finance Well-Being Expert & Founder of MoneyHeave
Following the “Can’t Afford to be Broke” event, the group ran further workshops, both in person and online, aimed at empowering young people with the financial knowledge and confidence to make better money decisions. Partnering with local organisations such as Aylesbury Youth Action and Intentional Parenting, they focused on essential money matters that affect daily life. This included budgeting, debt management, saving for the future, and tax preparation for earning additional income through side hustles and small businesses. Delivered in small groups of up to 10 participants, the sessions were a safe, supportive space for discussion and learning. Feedback from one of the workshops indicated that 100% of the participants found it useful and left with new tools to help them start or grow a side hustle.
Thanks to funding from the Young Futures Fund, The MoneyHeave Community Project is creating lasting impact by increasing financial awareness, breaking down stigma, strengthening community connection, and empowering young people to take control of their financial futures.
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