Explore Our Programmes

Our programmes are designed to equip young people with the confidence, knowledge, and real-life skills they need to navigate adulthood successfully.

What We Offer

Our financial literacy programme is designed to equip young people with the confidence, knowledge, and practical money skills needed for everyday life. Through interactive workshops tailored to different age groups, we help participants build healthy financial habits and prepare for long-term independence.

  • Building awareness and positive money habits

    ● Money mindset & behaviour

    ● Spending & saving

    ● Introduction to budgeting

    ● Needs vs wants

    ● Making financial decisions

    ● Introduction to earning money

  • Preparing young people for real-life financial responsibility

    ● Budgeting & money management

    ● Debt & credit

    ● Saving & financial security

    ● Income & payslips

    ● Introduction to investing

    ● Real-life financial decisions

    ● Financial planning & goal setting

  • Equipping learners with advanced real-world financial skills

    ● Renting & housing

    ● Avoiding scams & fraud

    ● Big purchases & finance

    ● Understanding taxes

    ● Money & mental wellbeing

    ● Wealth building & entrepreneurship

Our Programme Journey

Learn

Young people explore real-life money topics in a safe and engaging environment.

Build Confidence

Interactive activities help participants develop confidence with budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making.

Apply Skills

We focus on practical life skills that can be used in everyday situations and future independence.

Grow

Our goal is to empower young people with knowledge, confidence, and habits that support long-term success.

Who Our Workshops Are For

Secondary Schools

Designed for students aged 13–16 to build strong financial foundations through engaging and interactive workshops.

Colleges & Sixth Forms

Helping young people prepare for adulthood with practical money-management and financial independence skills.

Youth & Community Groups

Supporting organisations that want to empower young people with confidence, knowledge, and real-life financial skills.

Workshop Delivery Style

Interactive Learning

Our workshops encourage participation through group discussions, engaging activities, and real-life scenarios that keep young people actively involved in the learning process.

Practical Money Skills

We focus on real-world financial topics including budgeting, saving, banking, credit awareness, and building healthy money habits for everyday life.

Safe & Supportive Spaces

We create welcoming environments where young people feel comfortable asking questions, building confidence, and learning without judgement.

Why Financial Literacy Matters

Too many young people enter adulthood without the confidence or knowledge needed to manage money effectively.

At Valerie Golding Life-Skills Charity, we believe financial education should be practical, relatable, and empowering. Our workshops are designed to help young people build confidence, make informed decisions, and develop life-long money management skills.

Through engaging and interactive learning experiences, we aim to prepare young people for independent adulthood with confidence and clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our workshops or programmes?
We’ve answered some of the most common questions below to help you learn more about how we work and what we offer.

  • Our workshops are tailored for different age groups, ranging from young people aged 13+ through to young adults preparing for independent living and financial responsibility.

  • Our workshops cover a range of practical financial topics including budgeting, saving, credit and debt awareness, banking basics, payslips, taxes, financial planning, and money management skills for everyday life.

  • Yes. Our workshops are designed to be engaging, interactive, and discussion-based, using real-life scenarios and practical activities to help young people build confidence and understanding.

  • We work with schools, colleges, youth organisations, community groups, and alternative provision settings looking to support young people through financial education and life-skills development.

  • Yes. We understand that every group has different needs, so we aim to tailor workshop content and delivery to suit the age group, setting, and learning objectives.

  • Workshop lengths can vary depending on the programme and organisation’s needs. We offer flexible sessions designed to fit within school timetables, youth programmes, and community settings.

  • Yes. Our workshops are currently delivered in person within schools, community settings, and youth-focused environments.

  • You can enquire about workshop availability and bookings by contacting us through our website contact page or by emailing us directly.

Partner With Us

We’d love to partner with schools, colleges, youth organisations, and community groups to deliver engaging financial literacy workshops that empower young people with practical life skills.

Whether you’re looking to book a workshop, discuss a partnership, or learn more about our programmes, we’d be happy to hear from you.