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Cardiff youth finance studio

Money confidence for kids and teens who want more control.

We turn everyday spending into a clear, confident system. Our workshops teach young people how to save, plan, and make decisions without fear. Ready to explore the first lesson? See the next intake.

Ages 7-17 Small groups City centre
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A Cardiff studio built around real money moments.

Children in Cardiff hear money questions at home, in shops, and at school, but rarely get space to practise. We built a calm studio where they can make decisions, compare options, and feel the impact of choices before they spend in the real world.

Each session blends hands-on activities, visual storytelling, and short decision games. Parents can drop in for the final 15 minutes to see what their children created and how to support them at home.

The habits we build early stick for life.

We focus on five habits: mindful spending, short-term planning, saving for goals, understanding price value, and learning the confidence to ask questions. Each habit is practised with real scenarios like school trips, family shopping, and earning from chores.

Children collaborating in a classroom Notebook with budgeting notes

Programs with clear pricing.

Every service includes take-home guides and a parent briefing. You can mix programs or pick a single track.

Children using tablets in a workshop

Kids Money Lab (ages 7-10)

Four-week foundation on saving, smart spending, and goal jars.

£149 per learner

Teen writing on a whiteboard

Teen Budgeting Bootcamp

Six sessions on budgeting, digital payments, and decision maths.

£229 per learner

Family discussion around a table

Family Finance Coaching

Two coaching evenings for parents and children to align goals.

£97 per family

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School Partnership Sprint

In-school activation with teacher training and resource packs.

£485 per class group

Teen using a laptop with charts

Holiday Money Maker Project

Three-day holiday studio on earning, pricing, and selling.

£178 per learner

What the week feels like.

Monday introduces the story, Wednesday is the practise studio, and Saturday is the real-world challenge. Every learner leaves with a plan they built themselves.

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Step 1: The scenario.

We open with a real Cardiff-based money decision.

Step 2: The decision map.

Learners map options and trade-offs with mentors.

Step 3: The goal plan.

Each child sets a short-term goal and tracks progress.

Step 4: The family recap.

Parents receive a clear summary and a next-step prompt.

Parents and learners say the same thing.

“My daughter started planning her own spending without being asked. The gentle practice made all the difference.” — Amina, Roath

“The bootcamp made budgeting feel normal, not scary. It was the first time my son asked about how bank cards work.” — Chris, Canton

We bring calm to money conversations.

Our mentors are trained in youth coaching and financial literacy. We use simple language, visual prompts, and gentle reinforcement so that young people feel capable rather than tested.

If you are ready to begin, you can reserve a place now or ask a question first.

Reserve a learning place

Select the service first so we can tailor the welcome notes and starter materials.

What happens next

You will receive a welcome pack within one business day, including the learning roadmap and a short readiness checklist.

If you prefer, you can review our full program guide before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Do learners need prior knowledge? No, we start with basics.

Is homework required? We give gentle weekly prompts.

Can schools book multiple groups? Yes, we scale sessions.