As we head into Autumn, the BSA has a focus on financial resilience with UK Savings Week bringing together a large number of providers, charities and other organisations to raise awareness of the benefits of building a savings habit.

This edition of Society Matters goes deeper into the savings landscape, exploring challenges relating to financial education, inclusion and engagement. Hear from the BSA, building societies, credit unions and charities, about the work being done to help people learn about, engage with, and improve their own financial wellbeing. 

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In this edition:

• The savings challenge shows no sign of abating - Robin Fieth, BSA
• Why financial education must become a national priority - Sarah Wallace, Just Finance Foundation
• Coaching people towards better money habits - Heather Hazely, West Brom Building Society
• Empowering young people: The Saffron Building Society and Money Ready Partnership - Thomas Clark, Saffron Building Society
• Boosting financial resilience: The power of payroll savings schemes - Greg Potter - Leeds Credit Union
• From education to empowerment: How financial resilience is evolving - Chris Irwin, Yorkshire Building Society
• How building societies can improve financial inclusion for people with mental health problems - Helen Undy, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
• Investing in brighter futures: Why Thrive! Forward matters - Iain Kirkpatrick, Market Harborough Building Society
• Digital Inclusion: Baked in, not bolted on - Emma Stone, Good things Foundation
• Nationwide's youth appeal - Stephen Noakes, Nationwide Building Society
• What do we mean when we talk about savings? - Andrew Gall, BSA
• Making member communication accessible, innovative and human - Damian Parker, Quadient
• Let's talk about growth - Debbie Enever, BSA