Increasing Financial Literacy
We offer grant funding to existing charitable organisations, to work with young people, their families and support networks, and disadvantaged communities throughout the UK.
The programmes and initiatives we support align with the Foundation’s wider objective of improving financial literacy. We partner with some of the most innovative and inspiring charitable organisations making a positive impact to communities throughout the UK.
About
The UK Financial Literacy Foundation, (formerly named CISI Future Foundation) was formed in 2022 with a generous donation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
Our purpose is to make a difference through supporting inspirational organisations who are improving financial literacy skills throughout the UK. Achievements so far include:
Over £1.8 million awarded in grants
103,170 people supported
785 schools engaged
251 teachers and support staff trained
1,500 families supported
1,196 financial literacy courses delivered
53% of funding from multi-region grants
Support Us
Would you like to donate or champion our work within your network to help us reach more people with life-changing financial education?
Grant Applications
We welcome grant applications from organisations working to improve financial capabilities among young people or those facing disadvantage.
Projects Supported
We have supported many projects since we were set up including:
Money Ready
Funding enabled Money Ready to reach 3,620 young people, delivering 674 Money Works and Money House programmes across the UK and pilot 10 sessions in Northern Ireland. The project focused on building practical money skills among vulnerable youth. Young people gained essential tools to navigate budgeting, debt, and independent living.
National Numeracy
Funding the expansion of the successful Parental Engagement Programme which aims to reach children, caregivers, and train teachers across a multi-year initiative. The programme builds numeracy skills and maths confidence as a foundation for better financial literacy and reaches both young people and parents. It empowers parents to support their children's learning, helping break the cycle of lower numeracy levels in disadvantaged areas. In the first year, the programme has been successfully delivered across a cluster of six primary schools in Bolton.
Number Champions
Supporting the expansion of one-to-one maths provision for UK primary schools, aiming to reach children aged 6–8 in London who struggle with numeracy or lack confidence with maths. The programme aims to boost numeracy confidence through trained volunteers, laying strong early foundations for financial capability.
Young Enterprise
Our funding is expanding the Young Enterprise Centres of Excellence programme to 5 additional schools, aiming to reach 10,000 young people and 200 teachers. This programme educates young people to develop the life skills, knowledge and confidence they need to successfully manage money and build a foundation of financial literacy knowledge.
Lancashire Women
Helping Lancashire Women launch their Financial Life Skills for Young Women program amongst women in need or distress in the Lancashire area. This program will run in-person and online groups for up to 250 young wome
Crosslight Advice
Our funding aims to support Crosslight’s Money Skills programme delivery of workshops, online courses, budget coaching, a ‘cost of living toolkit’ workshop and access to a ‘financial first aid’ hub across a three−year programme, helping individuals develop long−term money skills and resilience. This holistic mix of practical tools and educational support helps people build confidence and skills in managing their finances.