Our Story Behind the Numbers

What started as three friends discussing their financial struggles over coffee has grown into a trusted educational platform serving thousands across the UK. Here's how we built something meaningful from simple conversations about money.

2019

The Kitchen Table Beginning

Three university friends—Marcus, Sarah, and James—kept finding themselves in the same weekend conversation: why hadn't anyone taught them how money actually works? After Marcus's overdraft fees hit £200 in one month and Sarah discovered she'd been paying twice what she needed for insurance, they decided to do something about it.

  • Started weekend workshops in Marcus's Edinburgh flat
  • Created simple guides that actually made sense to regular people
  • Helped 50 friends and neighbors save over £15,000 collectively in their first year
  • Realized that financial education didn't have to feel like homework
2022

Growing Beyond Our Expectations

Word spreads fast when something genuinely helps people. What started as informal sessions grew into structured programs. We moved from Marcus's living room to actual classrooms, then online when we realized people from Aberdeen to Brighton wanted the same practical approach to money management.

  • Launched our first comprehensive 6-month financial literacy program
  • Partnered with three Edinburgh community centers
  • Developed our signature "Real Money, Real Life" curriculum
  • Helped over 500 people create their first proper budgets
  • Started seeing participants actually stick with their financial goals

What's Next for 2025

We're not done yet. This year, we're launching advanced workshops covering everything from property investment basics to small business finances. Because once you master your personal money, there's a whole world of financial opportunities waiting. Our September 2025 program will include mentorship opportunities and guest sessions with local financial professionals who remember what it's like to start from scratch.

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