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.
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 […] Black History Studies presents the Author Talk and Book Launch of A Country Man’s Journey: Mi Come Yah Fi Work by Mr George Robert Kelly When Alfred Browns father Emmanuel had an accident in 1929 while working with his friends on a farm in rural Jamaica and died soon after, this impacted greatly on Alfreds […] Black History Studies presents the FREE presentation Ibrahim Traoré: Hero for Africa? Examining the Rise of a New Pan-African Leader. Few African leaders in recent decades have generated as much admiration, debate and international attention as Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the young military leader of Burkina Faso. Hailed by many as the face of a new […] Black History Studies presents the Author Talk and Book Launch of ‘Huey P. Newton: I am We’ by Assistant Professor at New York University Delio Vasquez. Delio Vasquez will be in London presenting material from his new book, Huey P. Newton: I am We, published with Polity Press. It is an intellectual biography of the […] Join Financial Consultant and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson in a free event ‘The Smart Money Move: Life Insurance Explained. Join Financial Consultant and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson in a free webinar ‘The Smart Money Move: Life Insurance Explained.’ In this informative and engaging webinar, attendees will explore the essential role life insurance plays in a […] Join Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson as she presents ‘Financially Savvy Sistas – How to be Financially Intelligent with Money’ on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Women need to be smarter about money and money matters. This presentation aims to empower women to gain control over their lives through financial education so that they can handle their […] Are you dreaming of relocating to Africa or investing in the continent’s growing opportunities — but unsure how to make it a financial reality? Join Financial Consultant and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson in a free webinar, “From Vision to Reality: Financial Planning for Relocating and Investing in Africa”, an empowering and practical webinar designed to help you […] What enslaved people’s narratives from the Caribbean reveal about their lived experiences and their engagement with religion This webinar examines what enslaved people’s narratives from the Caribbean reveal about their lived experiences and their engagement with religion. It argues that while Christianity was used by enslavers to justify enslavement and to maintain power and control, […]
