Aim

With your help, we want to equip the next generation of young community leaders in Brent with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.

WHAT IS DO THE MATHS?

Do The Maths is a financial literacy programme by BANG that aims to develop the money management, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving skills of young people.

BIG FACTS

The London Institute of Banking and Finance surveyed over 2000 15 – 18-year-olds across the UK for its 2021/22 Young Person’s Money Index. 

• 56% of the young people surveyed said their main source of financial education was from their parents at home where a structured learning plan is not in place.  
• 72% of young people want financial literacy education taught in schools.
• Only 13% of 15 – 16-year-olds and 4% of 17–18-year-olds receive dedicated personal finance classes.

THE CHALLENGE AND THE OPPORTUNITY?

While only a small percentage of young people learn financial literacy training, more young people need to be equipped with the fundamentals of financial literacy so they can develop their aspirations and achieve their desired goals. 

Young people who are growing up in a highly driven consumer culture need financial literacy training to make rational choices on how to use their money and not fall into the trappings of consumer culture and debt.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

BANG has specifically developed Do The Maths to get more young people engaged in financial literacy through a tailor-made programme. 

The young people who participate in Do The Maths will lead in how they would like to learn about money - ensuring they benefit from the programme and feel accomplished. 

Young people who take part in the programme learn:

• How to budget and create their own budget
• How to differentiate assets and liabilities
• Types of credit and risks
• How to set personal, professional and financial goals for their future
• How to come up with a viable business idea.

What other people have said about Do The Maths!

"Do The Maths is engaging and educational for young people." Helen Barrios, Stonebridge Hub Liason

"Taking part in the RiseUP leadership and entrepreneurship programme, I have learned how to lead more confidently.” Young Person, Newman Catholic College, 2022

“Stacks and Vital Skills have been a wonderful opportunity for our students! Many of them come from backgrounds with no access to a computer or any digital skills. These skills are so important for young people to know and have and BANG has made them engaging and clear." Anjali, Newman Catholic College, 2022

WHY WE NEED SUPPORT?

We need your support to deliver the programme to young people who live and/or attend a school in Brent.

With your financial support, we will be able to run an 8-week programme with 20 students.

This funding will improve the financial wellbeing of young people and empower and enrich their lives.

How £1812 will be used:

• Tutor: £1140
• Stationery: £257
• Travel: £150
• Overheads: £265

If we raise £5500, we can deliver to 60 students.

• Tutor: £3420
• Stationery: £771
• Travel: £450
• Overheads: £795

Visit our website: www.wearestacking.com

This project successfully funded on 28th August 2023