Case Studies

"We've learnt a hell of a lot!" - Putting money into context

From APR and debt to saving and benefits, many young people may recognise the terms, but not necessarily, the definitions.

"When you get older, life changes rapidly" - Helping young people keep their first home

When Tameera turned 18 her dad stopped supporting her financially. Now 20, she has had to learn fast how to live on her own.

"This will help me help realise my dreams" - Saving today, for tomorrow

Young people in the UK are struggling to save. See how we helped Andy take control of his spending.

"I'd probably got kicked out in a few months" - Preventing youth homelessness

Hawa is leaving the care system and about to move into her first home. There is a one in three chance she will lose it - The Money House is here to beat those odds.

"I don’t have much, this was something I desperately needed"- Detoxifying money

Almost half of local authorities in England fail to offer care leavers financial education support. These teenagers are about to move out on their own.

"I'm getting them on this course!" - 'Taking a chance' at The Money House

19-year-old single mum, Chanel, shares how our youth homelessness prevention project helped her take control of her finances, and her future.

“MyBnk changed my life” - Giving young people skills and belief

For young people on zero-hour contracts, the unpredictability of income means their margins are much thinner.

Zero in the bank and borrowing from friends

See how our experts helped young single mothers and care leavers get on top of their finances and become digitally literate.

A distrust of banks, a struggle to save - Long term case study

A young care leaver gains the skills knowledge and confidence to start saving for the first time. We catch up with him six months later.

“I’ve pawned my iPad for loans and haven't a clue how much I've to repay - Bills

Just four months since leaving care, single mother Julie is living on her own for the first time. She is already in debt....