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15/07/2010 Personal Finance Society members volunteer for My Money Week
Members of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) have been volunteering their services for this month’s Personal Finance Education Group’s (PFEG) My Money Week. The National campaign hosted events around England for both primary and secondary school students.
Members of the PFS offered their time and experience to inspire students to think about their own personal finances. Students took part in activities that helped them to learn how to organise their expenses and save money.
Fay Goddard, chief executive of the PFS, commented, “It’s great to see Personal Finance Society members volunteering to play such an active role in helping the next generation learn how to handle their finances. Money is a big part of all our day to day lives and these events play a vital role in getting children to think about managing their money well.”
Nick Evans, PFS member and Financial Planner at One Life Wealth Planning, stated “I really enjoyed volunteering at this year’s My Money Week – it’s rewarding and great fun. The event I attended was interactive and very lively; you could see the students really starting to think about how to manage their money wisely.”
Children who attended the Money Festo event in Bedfordshire City Chambers on Wednesday 30th June, also commented: “I learnt that instead of buying lots of sweets, buy something that lasts.” “It matters how you spend your money, and it’s not just about what you want to have.”
PFEG is an independent charity providing schools with the confidence and skills in financial matters. My Money Week is an innovative financial education programme and the first of its kind to deliver financial education from when a child enters school until they leave.
My Money Week ran from Monday 28th June until Sunday the 4th July. For more information on My Money Week please click here.
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Notes to Editors
If you would like to speak to a member of Personal Finance Society about their involvement in My Money Week, please call Media Relations Manager, Lucy Grubb – details above.
The Personal Finance Society
The Personal Finance Society is the leading professional organisation for financial advisers and those in related roles. With over 25,000 members, it promotes the highest standards of professionalism in the industry.
It sets the standards for technical knowledge, customer service and ethical practice across the entire financial advice community. To achieve its aims, the Society provides its members with access to technical qualifications, learning materials, support services and practical benefits.
