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.

Virtual Black History Tour of the British Museum

Date: December 16, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Online
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Black History Studies lead a Virtual Black History Tour of the British Museum highlighting artefacts of African History held in the Museum. In this presentation, we will take you to the same artefacts, journey together through the British Museum and further afield, to learn about African civilisations such as Ancient Egypt, Nubia and much more. […]

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WEBINAR: The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade – Saturday 6 January 2024

Date: January 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Online
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Black History Studies presents our ‘Sankofa Saturday’ webinar on ‘The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade’ on Saturday 6 January 2024. The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade is a visually stunning presentation that addresses one key question: What history do Black people have before the slave trade started? This lecture […]

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Webinar – 10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions & Multiple Streams of Income For 2024

Date: January 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Events | Financial Education | Presentations
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Is 2024 your year to master your finances? New Year’s Financial resolutions are great for setting new financial goals and making sure 2024 is better than the last. Focus your New Year’s resolutions on your finances and you’ll improve other aspects of your life at the same time. Our ‘10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions For […]

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FREE Webinar: An Afro-Caribbean in the Nazi Era: Oral History and the Black Family

Date: January 27, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Online
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An Afro-Caribbean in the Nazi Era: Oral History and the Black Family Presented by Mary Romney-Schaab for #holocaustrememberanceday How did an Afro-Caribbean civilian merchant sailor become a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II? What did he witness? How did he survive to tell about it? This presentation answers these questions through […]

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