Financial Education
Black History Studies believes that financial education is very important and we aim to help families become debt free and financially independent. We do this through education to make the right choices via a variety of mediums
The BHS Financial Education Awareness Campaign is a campaign to increase community awareness about the importance of financial literacy and to make financial education available to everyone regardless of their background. Where possible, financial education should be free, fun and readily available to those who seek it.
We aim to help people to have greater confidence in making financial decisions. Anyone can grasp the concepts on how to take control of their money and make the right decisions today and in the future. We believe that everyone deserves to be empowered with the right information and education when it comes to their money.
Championed by Economics Graduate and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson, we will use social media, website articles, videos, interactive seminars and courses, large events such as The Black Market & Film Festival, financial games and much more to spread awareness.
Inspired by the commemoration of the 150th birthday of Anne Malone and the 100th anniversary of the death of Madam CJ Walker who were the first female African American Millionaires.
Why Financial Education is important?
- It costs an average of £22.95 per day for a couple to raise a child from birth to the age of 18.
- For a lone parent family, the cost of raising a child comes to £27.90 per day.
- £59,713 is the average total debt per UK household in April 2019
- It would take 26 years and 9 months to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
- £2,653 is the average credit card debt per household in April 2019
- 350 people a day were declared insolvent or bankrupt in January to March 2019. This is equivalent to one person every 4 minutes and 7 seconds.
Source: UK money statistics from the Money Charity
Financial Education Events and Workshops
Please find below details of the upcoming Financial Education events and workshops delivered by Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson.
In the book billed as “The Bible of Financial Freedom,” George Clason shares a timeless set of principles in ‘The Richest Man In Babylon’, published in 1926. As a series of short stories, the book teaches straightforward lessons that aim to show that the secrets to wealth building are unchanging and remain applicable throughout history. […] From Reparations to Restoration: Building Generational Wealth Through Financial Planning For generations, Black communities have fought for justice, recognition and reparations for the immense wealth extracted through transatlantic enslavement, colonialism and systemic discrimination. But what would meaningful reparations look like in practice? And how do we ensure that any restored wealth creates lasting prosperity for […] Black History Studies presents the FREE screening of ‘Looking For Love’ Despite modern advances in communication technology, many people face loneliness and depression. The new documentary from filmmaker Menelik Shabazz (‘The Story of Lovers Rock’, ‘Burning an Illusion’), Looking for Love, combines music and performances with intimate interviews exploring relationships within the UK’s black British […] Come and meet Lyndon Wissart “The Inspired Diabetic” the chef with the recipe to cure type 2 diabetes. Lyndon reversed his type 2 diabetes in 105 days. My name is Lyndon Wissart. I have been a Professional Chef with more than 30 years of experience. I have worked in many high-profile hotels and restaurants throughout […] Presentation on Understanding Menopause: A Culturally Inclusive Journey by Marjorie Grant UNDERSTANDING MENOPAUSE: A Culturally Inclusive Journey Join us for an enlightening evening exploring menopause through our unique cultural lens. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN: Understanding of how menopause affects women across different ethnicities Practical strategies for managing symptoms Knowledge about cultural and religious considerations Tools for […] Sacred Roots: The History of Healing Oils in African and Ancient Civilisations Join us on a two-hour evening workshop exploring: The African origins of aromatic healing oils Ancient Egyptian, Hebrew and indigenous healing traditions The science behind why essential oils work Hands-on sensory activities and live demonstrations This session is for anyone curious about natural […]
