NatWest Group has announced a significant expansion of its Financial Foundations programme, aiming to benefit 50,000 people across the UK in 2026. The high street bank’s initiative will introduce a new investment-focused workshop designed to help individuals understand investing basics and boost their financial confidence.
Starting May 2026, NatWest will deliver free workshops covering essential skills such as budgeting, saving, and future financial planning. These sessions will take place in workplaces, charities, and community groups nationwide, making financial education accessible to a broader audience.
To support this expansion, NatWest is training over 300 new facilitators who will join the existing team of around 400 colleagues already delivering practical, in-person workshops across the country. This growing network will enable the bank to reach more communities, offering personalized guidance tailored to participants' needs.
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Paul Thwaite, CEO of NatWest Group, emphasized the importance of building financial capability for a strong economy: “A strong economy needs financial confidence and capability – the knowledge and skills that help people and families budget, save, invest and plan for the future. This is a vital part of our economic infrastructure and is often overlooked.”
He continued, “Household saving and investment decisions play a critical role in the economy, yet too many people still feel uncertain or excluded from the knowledge and tools required to successfully make those decisions as part of their long-term financial planning.”
NatWest’s enhanced Financial Foundations programme aims to dismantle barriers to investing by providing practical advice, expanding on the success of the ongoing programme that has already empowered over 31,000 people in 2025. By integrating financial literacy into everyday life, NatWest hopes to cultivate sustained financial resilience and confidence across the UK.