Glasgow youth money basics

Practical financial skills for kids and teens who want control, not confusion.

We translate everyday money decisions into age-specific lessons with real Glasgow scenarios, from bus fares to weekend gigs.

Teen learning to plan a budget
Students working together

Why it matters

Confidence starts before the first paycheck.

Young people in Glasgow tell us they want to earn, save, and spend wisely, but rarely see the full money picture. We build a story they can walk through with mentors, challenges, and visible wins.

Read how our learning design works

Learning rhythm

Short sessions, measurable skills, continuous encouragement.

  • Weekly 60-minute learning sprints with a money task to complete at home.
  • Mini challenges for saving, sharing, and mindful spending.
  • Parent-ready progress updates that keep the conversation healthy.
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Programme map

Planner and notebook

Money Basics Lab

Build a simple budget, spot spending leaks, and learn the language of everyday finance.

Teen talking with mentor

Teen Choices Studio

Practice real trade-offs, from subscriptions to travel, with guided decision frameworks.

Savings jar and coins

Savings Momentum

Set goals, track progress, and celebrate milestones in a supportive peer group.

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Trust builders

Designed for Glasgow families, schools, and youth groups.

We keep lessons local: food costs, transport, and first-job income levels are built into the materials.

  • 98% of learners complete a savings goal by week four.
  • Parents report calmer conversations about spending.
  • Sessions led by trained financial educators.

"Our daughter now asks about value, not just price. The shift was fast."

— Parent, Southside

"The teen workshop made budgeting feel like a challenge, not a lecture."

— Youth worker, East End

Service pricing

Junior Money Foundations

For ages 8–11, 4-session starter track with parent recap.

£185

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Teen Budget Lab

For ages 12–15, practical budgeting with real-life scenarios.

£260

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Family Finance Coaching

Three family sessions and a personalised spending plan.

£320

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School Workshop Series

Six classroom sessions aligned to youth finance outcomes.

£520

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Local partnerships

We coordinate with community hubs so learning sticks beyond the session.

After each cohort, families receive a Glasgow-friendly toolkit and a map of community resources to keep momentum going.

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Reserve a place

Choose a programme and we will hold a seat for your learner.

Pick the service first, then send a short note. We respond within two working days.

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