Future FinanceWorkshops
NLCS, Stanmore July & August 2026 Ages 9 to 12
Inspiring tomorrow's leaders through money, innovation and impact

Give your tween the edge this summer.

Three immersive 2-day workshops that blend interactive gameplay, real-world simulations and entrepreneurial strategy. Designed to ignite young minds and prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

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Only 16 spaces per workshop, and previous sessions sold out fast.
Previously sold out Children from 30+ schools DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained team

The full skill-up experience

Three workshops.
One epic summer.

Book one, two or all three. Across the series your child invents and launches their own product, builds and governs an entire society, then solves real-world problems that make a difference. A proper grounding in enterprise, economics, leadership and impact.

01
July 29 & 30

Innovation Lab

Dream it. Build it. Pitch it.

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02
August 5 & 6

Capital Island

Build a world. Shape the rules. Lead the future.

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03
August 11 & 12

Impact Hackers HQ

Turn a problem into something valuable.

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Whichever they join

Every child will...

Invent and create

Bring bold ideas to life, from a spark to something real.

Lead and collaborate

Build teamwork, leadership and communication that shines.

Decide with real stakes

Make real choices with budgets, resources and strategy.

Adapt under pressure

Innovate and lead when the rules change and curveballs hit.

Pitch with confidence

Present genuine ideas, and grow from every win and wobble.

Flipping the script on financial education.

No textbooks. No lectures. Just real-world money, enterprise and leadership skills, learned by doing.

01Workshop One

Innovation Lab

Dream it. Build it. Pitch it.

Two days
Wed 29 &
Thu 30 July

Step inside the Innovation Lab, a high-energy creative sprint where kids become young entrepreneurs. Teams turn a spark of an idea into a real product they design, build and brand themselves, then bring it to market like a real start-up.

From branding and budgeting to working out costs, setting a price and filming their own advert (lights, camera, ring light and all), they discover exactly what it takes to launch a product, win customers and turn a profit. It will not be plain sailing though, as surprise twists and tight deadlines test their adaptability and teamwork at every turn.

Can their idea stand up to the pressure and win over the judges?

Skills unlocked
  • Creative problem-solving and innovation
  • Budgeting, pricing and making a profit
  • Brand identity, marketing and media
  • Confident pitching and communication
  • Agile thinking and teamwork under pressure
The core challenge

Build, brand and pitch a product while overcoming shifting rules and curveballs.

A note on filming, for parents
Teams script and film their own short adverts during Innovation Lab. All filming is done on a secure device owned by Future Finance Workshops, never on personal phones, and the footage stays within the workshop, shown only to the attending cohort. It is never used for marketing or shared anywhere else. If you would prefer your child not to appear on camera, that is absolutely fine: they can still take a full part in scripting, directing and creating their advert, just off camera. Simply let us know in writing at futurefinanceworkshops@gmail.com before the workshop.
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02Workshop Two

Capital Island

Build a world. Shape the rules. Lead the future.

Two days
Wed 5 &
Thu 6 August

Shipwrecked on Capital Island, teams build a society from scratch, and you are in charge of the money. With limited resources, they create systems for trade, leadership and survival while navigating natural disasters, inflation spikes and ethical dilemmas. Every coin counts.

New this year, kids step into the world of governance through hands-on games, lively debates and real moral choices, discovering how laws are made, how government works, and what it truly takes to lead a community fairly.

Can your world prosper when every financial decision matters?

Skills unlocked
  • Enterprise and economic awareness
  • Resource management and budgeting
  • Ethical decision-making and leadership
  • Crisis management and negotiation
  • Systems thinking and big-picture strategy
The core challenge

Build a working economy from scratch, with money, trade and taxes, govern a thriving community, and see how it ranks on the Island Impact Index for innovation, equality and sustainability.

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03Workshop Three New

Impact Hackers HQ

Turn a problem into something valuable.

Two days
Wed 11 &
Thu 12 August

Welcome to Impact Hackers HQ, where young changemakers learn to use business as a force for good. Every world-changing idea starts with a problem worth solving, so teams choose a cause they care about, dream up a bold solution, and learn what makes an idea truly valuable, then pitch it like the founders of tomorrow.

They explore how social enterprises really fund themselves, from trading and grants to crowdfunding, sponsorship and memberships, and wrestle with the trade-off between profit and purpose. Good intentions get you started; funding keeps you going.

Could your child create the next big idea for good?

Skills unlocked
  • Social enterprise: doing good and making money
  • Spotting problems and design thinking
  • How ideas get funded, from grants to crowdfunding
  • Budgeting and financial sustainability
  • Purpose versus profit: values-led decisions
The core challenge

Design a social enterprise that tackles a real problem, work out how it funds itself and stays sustainable, then pitch it to the judges, proving you can do real good and still make it add up.

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Invest in their future

Real-world skills, for less than a day out.

Each workshop runs across two full days of hands-on learning. Book one, two or all three. The more they join, the more the skills build.

Two full days per workshop Just 16 spaces per workshop 9am to 3pm at NLCS, Stanmore
Early bird offer
Book by 15 July
10% off every workshop
Use code EARLYBIRD at checkout.
Standard price
£129 per workshop
Two full days of hands-on learning.
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Trusted by parents

The feedback says it all.

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The kind of intro to money I wish I had at that age.

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Superb. Interactive. Teamwork. Core life skills.

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A course like this is missing from mainstream education!

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Innovative and creative.

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Educational and fun at the same time.

Sold out
Previous sessions, completely
30+
Schools children have joined from
16
Spaces only, per workshop

The minds behind the mission

Built by educators who make it stick.

These workshops blend financial literacy, entrepreneurship and decision-making into hands-on, memorable experiences. No textbooks. No lectures. Just real, practical learning through challenge and play.

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Brett Kingsnorth

Programme Co-Creator and Real-World Learning Expert

A nationally respected education consultant and experienced secondary school leader with over a decade in PSHE, Citizenship and Careers education. With a Law degree, QTS and a PGCE, and as CEO of Cre8tive Resources, he is known for turning lessons into immersive, real-life simulations.

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Swati Shah

Programme Co-Creator, Educator and Life-skills Specialist

A seasoned educator with 17 years of experience and a sharp eye for where education needs to evolve. LAMDA-certified and specialising in communication, confidence and presentation skills, she co-founded The Game School and co-created this programme, shaping its game-based approach to essential life skills.

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Kunjal Shah

Programme Co-Creator, Branding Strategist and Facilitator

Real-world business experience and a strong entrepreneurial mindset, with a background in Business and Accounting across marketing, branding and operations. Co-founder of The Game School and a co-creator of this programme, she shows students how to build ideas, understand customers and make confident, informed choices.

More than financial education. A launchpad for real life.

In partnership with The Game School Cre8tive Resources

Good to know

The practical details.

9am to 3pm

Each day. Please arrive promptly so registration runs smoothly and every session can start on time.

NLCS, Stanmore

All sessions at North London Collegiate School.

Two-day workshops

Skills build across both days, so each workshop is a two-day commitment.

Nut-free lunch

Send a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle, all nut-free please.

Spaces are limited and expected to sell out.

Just 16 spaces per workshop. Book by 15 July with code EARLYBIRD and save 10% on every workshop.

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Questions, answered

Frequently asked

Are staff trained in safeguarding?
Yes. All our facilitators and staff are fully trained in safeguarding and first aid to ensure a safe, supportive environment for every participant.
Do staff have DBS checks?
Yes, every member of our team has an up-to-date Enhanced DBS check. We take safety seriously and make sure all staff are properly vetted and trained.
Are staff first aid trained?
Yes, we always have first-aid-trained staff on site throughout the day.
What time is drop-off and pick-up?
Workshops run 9am to 3pm. Please aim to arrive a little early for drop-off so we can start on time.
Do I need to provide lunch?
Yes, please send your child with a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle. All food should be nut-free to keep everyone safe.
What if someone else is collecting my child?
Just email us at futurefinanceworkshops@gmail.com with the details if someone other than a parent or guardian is handling drop-off or pick-up.
Where is the workshop held?
All sessions take place at North London Collegiate School (NLCS), Stanmore.
What age group is it for?
These workshops are ideal for tweens aged 9 to 12 (current Years 4 to 7) who are curious, creative and ready to explore real-world money and business skills.
Can my child attend just one day?
Each workshop is designed so skills build across two days, so a two-day commitment is needed for each one.
Do you accept childcare vouchers?
Not at the moment. We are not currently set up for this, but we are hoping to offer it in future.
How will photos or videos of my child be used?
We photograph and film our workshops for marketing purposes. Separately, children film their own adverts during Innovation Lab on a secure Future Finance Workshops device, shared only with their cohort. To opt out of any filming or photography, email futurefinanceworkshops@gmail.com in writing before the workshop. Children who opt out still take full part in all activities, including the advert, off camera.