NatWest has issued a 'fantastic' update for people aged 14 to 16. Teens across the North East of England joined NatWest Thrive Live at Sheepfolds to take charge of their financial future, the high street bank—which has branches in Birmingham—has said.
Students from Red House Academy and Hetton Academy spent the day taking part in a range of interactive education workshops, including sessions on savings, investments, and entrepreneurship.
Over 50 pupils from across Sunderland aged 14-16, so born between 2010 and 2012, spent Tuesday 12 May learning about how to build money confidence, stay safe from fraudsters, and learn what it takes to craft local business ideas—alongside local ParalympicGB Athlete, Anna Nicholson.
NatWest Thrive Live Programme
NatWest Thrive Live forms part of the bank's free education and future skills programme which transforms the way young people feel about money, entrepreneurship, investment, and savings.
Aside from the NatWest Thrive website—which provides a range of free learning resources for educators in schools, youth groups, or at home for children aged five through to 18—NatWest Thrive hosts events for schools, offering pupils an interactive learning experience outside of the classroom.
Key Figures Speak
Bernie Cornish, member of NatWest's Regional North Board, led the day. She said: 'It's fantastic to bring so many pupils from across the area together to help them think bigger about what is possible, especially when it comes to money, ambitions, and the future they want to build.'
'As a bank, we know the power of improving the financial education of young people. That's why we're committed to empowering them with confidence and skills to embrace the future, helping them to thrive.'
ParalympicGB athlete Anna Nicholson said: 'As an athlete, determination is paramount to everything I do. It was incredibly rewarding to meet with the pupils and share advice on how to stay motivated to meet your goals—whatever they may be.'
'Through our partnership with NatWest, we're determined to inspire the next generation and give them the tools and mindset needed to overcome whatever challenges they may face.'
