Branches & agencies
The Society have been working with WizeUp for over 10 years – supporting the Financial Education charity and young people by sponsoring interactive money management sessions in local schools.
This UK Savings Week we have again teamed up with WizeUp to welcome 20 pupils from local all age SEN school Dorothy Goodman for some hands-on experience visiting a building society and opening an account. This visit complemented their classroom-based session which included personal ambitions, earning money and budgeting.
Charity CEO Michael Flack said:
“Today has been a fantastic day, thanks to the support of Hinckley & Rugby Building Society. We have worked with Dorothy Goodman for many years, and as the new CEO of WizeUp Financial Education, I am delighted that students have continued to have the opportunity to learn about the importance of saving and budgeting.
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has been incredibly accommodating by giving the students the space to explore the branch and providing the support they needed. I am very proud of the pupils’ achievements today. Financial literacy is an essential skill, and we hope we have equipped them with some of the tools they need to prepare for adult life. I would like to thank Dorothy Goodman for allowing us to return and collaborate with them once again.”
Branch Operations Manager Tracey Ingram said:
“Our team were, as always, happy to welcome the pupils from Dorothy Goodman and talk them through our application form and opening an account. The WizeUp sessions aim to provide practical life skills to encourage good money management, so the real-life scenario of a branch visit feels like a helpful addition to their agenda.”
Click to read more about the Society’s support of Financial Education through education and member support.
