Project title:
The Instrumental Role of Financial Literacy of Young Adults in South West London in improving Social Mobility and Community Wellbeing
“This project focused on the local South West London community…aiming to understand better the financial knowledge gaps…and provide recommendations for educators and charities.”
Researcher:
Dr Ekaterina Ipatova
Faculty of Business and Law
University of Roehampton
Project outcome:
Findings regarding pedagogical interventions were presented at the HE Learning and Teaching Conference in June 2023.
Project proposal:
This project focused on the local South West London community, with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, aiming to understand better the financial knowledge gaps of local underprivileged groups and to provide recommendations for educators and charities on supporting financial literacy. Based on consultations and a workshop with The Money Charity, tailored materials have been developed and offered to Roehampton students.
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Themes:
Enabling transformational change
Encouraging the arts
Seeking justice
Promoting wellbeing
Nurturing rooted communities
Thinking globally
Amplifying voices