The Society has committed to maintaining and developing the popular Young Finance Manager educational computer game originally developed by Scarborough Building Society.
The financial education resource – now in use at more than 300 schools nationwide - aims to equip members of the next generation with the information required to manage their finances effectively for a more stable future.
- What does VAT stand for?
- What's the National Minimum Wage?
- What does gross pay mean?
If you think you know the answers to the questions above, you might want to have a go at the game, which is quality marked by national educational charity PFEG, and see if you are right.
In response to the Government’s increasing push to prepare the next generation to manage their finances responsibly, Scarborough created the game, and supporting materials, to assist teachers in providing effective support to students.
The game uses terms and situations which occur in real life, giving today’s teenagers an early insight into the opportunities and pitfalls of personal financial management.
Please note that, due to recent economic changes, such as the reduction in VAT, and the imminent 2009 budget, the Young Finance Manager game is undergoing an update which will be available shortly.
If you or your family would like to play the game today, please download the full version by clicking below. Please make sure that your system complies with the specifications needed before you try to download the file.
System Requirements:
Computers: enough for one per small team (2/3/4 learners)
Printers
to enable printing of bank statements and final certificates
Each computer should be equipped with:3D video card + latest drivers
Sound card: DirectX 9 compatible sound card + latest drivers
Hard drive: 200MB free disk space
DirectX Version: DirectX 9 – (packaged with Download)
Click the button below to download the Young Finance Manager game.
Please note: The file will need to be unzipped and then installed from source by double clicking 'YoungFinanceManagerSetup.exe'. Please be aware that it may take some time to transfer the game due to its file size (72.6mb).
DOWNLOAD YOUNG FINANCE MANAGER
We have also produced a workbook to compliment the Young Finance Manager game. Covering topics from tax levels to credit cards, the workbook contains explanatory information and questions to ensure that what has been read is understood by students. A Teachers version of the workbook is also available on request.
Please click the button below to read/download the workbook for free. If you would like to receive paper copies of the workbook or would like to be sent the Teachers’ Workbook, please contact us. Workbook availability is subject to demand. Please note: To open this file in a new window, please right click the button and select 'Open In A New Window'.
DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK