The Springboard Service is designed to make topics that can sometimes feel unfamiliar more approachable. Rather than expecting young people to already understand personal finance, we help introduce the fundamentals in a way that connects them with real-life situations.

Our team can work with schools, colleges and individual young people to cover subjects that can become increasingly important as they move towards independence, further education or employment.

Support can include:

Springboard goes beyond teaching the basics of money. It also gives young people the opportunity to learn more about the workplace, explore potential career routes and hear directly from people working within financial services.

Matthew Douglas can deliver presentations to schools and colleges that explain how careers in the sector can develop, including the different routes team members have taken and the qualifications or skills that may be useful along the way.

The service also includes work experience placements at the Hadleigh office, giving participants exposure to a range of roles within the business. This can help young people gain a better understanding of a professional working environment while exploring areas they may want to pursue further.

For those already beginning or progressing within financial services, members of the Matthew Douglas team can also provide mentoring. The existing service includes advisers supporting individuals through organisations such as the 30% Club and Suffolk Refugee Council.

By combining practical financial education with employability and careers support, Springboard gives young people access to knowledge and experience that can continue to be useful well beyond school or college.

Whether you represent a school or college, are looking for an opportunity for a young person or are interested in mentoring within financial services, speak to our team to find out how the Springboard Service could help.