Our Story & Mission
FutureFund Leeds was born from the belief that every child deserves the skills and confidence to manage money well. We saw a gap: too few opportunities for youth to learn about money in a fun, practical way. So, our passionate team of educators, parents, and finance professionals came together to build an empowering space for young minds to explore, ask questions, and take charge of their financial future.
We’re on a mission to make financial literacy accessible for all families in Leeds—because smart money choices create brighter futures. Through welcoming, interactive sessions, we help kids as young as seven and teens up to sixteen develop lifelong habits for saving, spending, and investing.
Meet Our Team
- Emma Richardson – Founder, certified educator, and playful learning enthusiast
- Ken Jones – Financial mentor, youth group leader, and investment club coach
- Meera Patel – Family bootcamp facilitator and community outreach lead
Together, we share over 30 years of experience helping kids and families succeed. We can’t wait to welcome yours!
Our Core Values
Playful Learning
Every lesson is designed to be engaging and joyful, so kids love coming back!
Inclusion
All kids and families are welcome. We embrace diversity and unique strengths.
Integrity
We commit to honesty, quality, and care in every program and interaction.
Lifelong Growth
We inspire children and families to keep learning and growing together.
What Leeds Families Say
“We loved the welcoming, non-judgemental atmosphere. Our son can’t stop talking about all the games and tips.”
– Helena Morris, Headingley“The facilitators genuinely care about every child’s progress. We saw real changes in how our daughter thinks about money.”
– Raj & Priya Shah, Leeds“Highly professional, but always friendly and fun. FutureFund Leeds has helped both our kids set goals for saving!”
– Michael Brandt, Roundhay