Building financial confidence in young people since 2018
Spark Shock began with a simple observation: most adults wish they had learned about money management earlier in life. Studies consistently show that financial habits form during childhood, yet formal education rarely covers these essential life skills.
Founded in Liverpool by educators and financial professionals, we set out to bridge this gap. Our programmes transform abstract concepts like budgeting, saving, and compound interest into engaging activities that resonate with young learners.
What started as weekend workshops has grown into a comprehensive suite of programmes serving schools, families, and community organisations across Merseyside. We measure our success not in numbers, but in the confident conversations about money happening around kitchen tables throughout our community.
Our core values shape every programme, every interaction, and every decision we make.
Financial literacy should not be a privilege. We strive to make our programmes available to all young people regardless of background.
Theory means little without application. Every session includes hands-on activities that mirror real financial situations.
Parents are essential partners. We provide resources that help families continue financial conversations at home.
A seven-year-old and a fifteen-year-old need different approaches. We tailor content to developmental stages.
Passionate professionals dedicated to making financial education engaging and effective.
Former financial advisor with 12 years experience. Emma holds a teaching qualification and developed our core curriculum.
Secondary school teacher turned financial educator. David specialises in making complex topics accessible to teenagers.
Coordinates our school partnership programmes. Aisha brings ten years of experience in educational outreach.
Six years of dedicated work has allowed us to make a meaningful impact.