The CISI Future Foundation, the charity arm of the professional body, is to award 14 UK charities with grants totalling £952,600, to provide financial literacy programmes mainly for disadvantaged young people.

The charities work mainly with young people and communities facing social and economic challenges.

Programmes will operate throughout the UK including in London, Northern Ireland, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Suffolk, West Berkshire and Cumbria with some support spanning three years.

The Charities include Citizens Advice North Lancashire, the Mayor's Fund for London, The Money Charity and the FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign.

The Foundation says it has strict criteria when assessing grant applications and is dedicated to identifying and working with partners that share its commitment to promoting financial literacy. 

It says the need in this area is great and the number of requests which come to The Foundation for support from grant applicants typically surpass The Foundation's ability to meet them.

The Foundation awards varying numbers of grants in each funding round, depending on available funds and eligible charities. The relevant criteria for each application round are posted on The Foundation’s website and it is expected that the next such application window will be opened early in 2026.

Nick Swales Chartered FCSI(Hon), chair of the Foundation said: “This is our broadest funding round to date, and we are thrilled to be supporting these charities.

"Their dedication to the building and promotion of financial literacy skills is important in making a difference in the varied communities they serve, helping those who benefit from these programmes to greater self-confidence and an improved sense of wellbeing.”

UK charities to receive the latest round of The Foundation grants were:

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