Speaking Out Briefing No. 20: Financial capability

Financial capability is a crucial life skill for everyone, especially families and young people. Financial capability means having the skills, confidence and motivation to plan ahead financially and knowledge of how and when to access financial information, advice and products. This briefing paper sets out the policy context surrounding financial capability, highlights a range of initiatives that support children and young people to be financially capable and considers possible implications for the children and young people’s voluntary and community sector.

To download the full briefing: Speaking Out Briefing No. 20: Financial capability (PDF)
Published May 2009

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