Trading Platform Gives £1M to Financial Education Charity

Money Ready, a charity dedicated to teaching people how to manage their finances, just landed the biggest gift in its 20-year history.

Trading platform IG Group committed over £1 million to fund financial education programs across the UK for the next three years. The partnership aims to reach 245,000 learners, giving them the skills and confidence to take control of their financial futures.

In just the first year, 70,000 people will benefit from Money Ready's programs. The charity also plans to open a new hub and will receive 500 hours of employee volunteering from IG Group staff who can share their financial expertise.

The donation comes from IG Group's pledge to give 1% of its profits to charitable causes, a commitment the company fulfilled in late 2025. This model shows how corporate success can directly fuel community impact.

Leon Ward, Money Ready's chief executive, called it truly meaningful support. "This is the biggest single funding commitment we have ever received, and it will allow us to do some of the most important work of our 20-year history," he said.

The program will track real results, measuring improvements in financial knowledge, skills, confidence, attitudes, and behaviors. This ensures the money creates lasting change, not just temporary fixes.

Michael Healy, IG Group's UK and Ireland managing director, emphasized the power of combining resources with expertise. The partnership blends funding with skilled volunteers working alongside Money Ready's team.

The Ripple Effect

Financial literacy transforms more than bank accounts. When people understand how to budget, save, and invest, they can break cycles of debt, plan for emergencies, and build stable futures for their families.

Money Ready has already proven its impact since becoming a registered charity in 2008. In the year ending August 2024, the London-based organization managed £4.48 million in income, demonstrating strong stewardship that likely attracted this record donation.

This partnership proves that businesses can profit while lifting communities, creating a model other companies might follow.