Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW), the Financial Planning joint venture run by Schroders and Lloyds Bank, has partnered with charity Groundwork to create a tailored financial training programme.

The Money Mentor programme will upskill Groundwork employees to help boost the financial resilience of those they support.

Groundwork works with some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities and provides youth, employment and community support.

The ‘train the trainer’ model devised by SPW and Groundwork aims to enable the charity to better deal with complex questions about debt and money management by drawing on the expertise of SPW.

SPW said it believes this support will enable people to feel more informed about their financial choices and available services, as well as instilling a sense of confidence as people learn the skills to be able to take control of their finances.

The twelve-month programme aims to support up to 500 people in regions across England.

Marietta Connery, people director at Schroders Personal Wealth said: “We are committed to being a responsible business and making a positive contribution in our communities and wider society.

“Our partnership with Groundwork aligns perfectly with our strong belief in the importance of financial wellbeing and education which we believe, now more than ever, is such an important topic and one that we feel incredibly passionate about.

“As the cost of living continues to increase, SPW and Groundwork are committed to supporting those that are going to be hardest hit.”