The women’s financial future initiative exists because women’s life experiences often lead to lower retirement income. Time out for caring, part time work, and relationship changes can affect pensions and long term financial security. The initiative aims to helps women understand how the system works and what practical steps can protect their future income.
“I would highly recommend the WFFI session to any organisation looking to empower their colleagues with practical, accessible financial knowledge.”
The system already contains protections, but there is no public campaign making women aware of them; the initiative exists to close that gap through workplaces.
“This session is just what working women need to boost their know-how and ultimately their economic security.”
What this is
A short, practical session about how financial systems and life experiences affect women’s long term income
Practical
Explains how state and private pensions interact with household decisions, and focuses on key life experiences such as caring, working patterns and relationship change
Supportive
Designed to support informed decisions, and recognises that financial decisions are often made within households and partnerships
Inclusive
Suitable for workplace settings, open to women and to men, and reflects different life experiences shaped by ethnicity, disability, income and caring roles
“This was such a useful and informative session for all stages of life and women in all sorts of different financial situations and life circumstances. I wish I had been able to attend such a session when I first started work and again before I had children and I’d also like a repeat of this session before I retire!”
“The session was incredibly informative, accessible and easy-to-understand. We had lots of interest in the session and it has sparked some excellent conversations since among those who attended. I would recommend all organisations engage run this webinar for their staff “
“The WFFI session was extremely well crafted, engaging, and gave everyone who attended something meaningful to think about. It’s such an important topic, and raising awareness around women’s pensions and long-term financial planning is invaluable.”
Participating employers include: Bravura, ShareAction
Book a session for your workplace
If you would like to book a session in your workplace or organisation, please get in touch. Sessions are designed to be practical and accessible, and can be adapted for different audiences, including charities, public sector organisations and employers. They focus on how the system works, so people can understand what shapes their long term income and what to be aware of at different stages of life. To find out more or arrange a session: info@pensionsresearch.co.uk, employer info pack here
Volunteer
This initiative is designed to be shared. We are looking for volunteers with pensions or financial expertise who are interested in helping to deliver sessions or support this work within their organisation or networks. The role is not to provide advice, but to help people understand how the system works and how different life experiences can affect long term income. Sessions are structured and supported with materials, so delivery is focused on clear explanation rather than technical depth. If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch: info@pensionsresearch.co.uk
For free, impartial guidance on pensions and retirement, you can also visit MoneyHelper or book a Pension Wise appointment.
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