Building financial confidence in Cardiff's next generation
In 2021, a group of Cardiff educators noticed something troubling. Young adults were arriving at university completely unprepared for basic financial decisions. Credit card debt, overdraft fees, zero savings—problems that could have been prevented with early education.
Schools focus on maths, sciences, languages. All vital. But practical money skills? They're assumed to be taught at home. For many families, that conversation never happens—not because parents don't care, but because they don't know where to start or feel uncertain about their own financial knowledge.
volture-power exists to bridge that gap. We bring engaging, age-appropriate financial education directly to children and teenagers, giving them tools their parents wish they'd had growing up.
Financial literacy isn't about being good at maths or coming from money. It's a skill like reading or riding a bike. With the right approach, any child can develop it.
A 7-year-old who understands saving basics will outpace a 17-year-old starting from zero. We don't wait for the "right age"—we meet children where they are.
We don't replace family conversations about money—we start them. Our parent guides help you continue the learning at home in natural, everyday moments.
Educators, finance professionals, and child development specialists working together
Founder & Lead Educator
Former secondary school economics teacher with 12 years' experience. PhD in Educational Psychology from Cardiff University.
Programme Director
Spent 15 years in retail banking before switching to education. Designs our curriculum to reflect real-world financial scenarios.
Youth Engagement Lead
Background in child psychology and youth work. Ensures our sessions are fun, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate.
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