Changing the game with financial literacy
Early life financial literacy enabling social mobility
Ninety One is among financial firms in the UK partnering with RedSTART, a charity which helps children become financially literate, with a research study to assess the link between primary school-age financial education and social mobility.
The study is called ‘Change the Game’.
RedSTART is working with the Kings College Policy Institute and Boston Consulting Group to ensure the study is rigorous. If the research shows a meaningful link between early life financial literacy and social mobility, the aim is to drive policy change so financial education is included in the primary school curriculum in the UK.
The study
Over the next seven years, the charity will work with 47 primary schools and c.17,000 children in underprivileged areas to determine whether there is a benefit to having money lessons early in life.
As part of the first phase of the project, RedSTART will commission Kings College Policy Institute to conduct a longitudinal study evaluating the attitude, behaviour and educational attainment of children receiving financial education from RedSTART versus those not receiving any support.
Phase two will see RedSTART partnering with Boston Consulting Group who will analyse and publish the findings from the longitudinal study, forecasting the potential consequences of inaction, and Robeco who will measure the impact of RedSTARTs work and therefore the funding received, against the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the UN list of 17 SDGs.
Ninety One is one of 17 firms across the financial services sector to pledge to help RedSTART achieve the aims of Change the Game.
