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FICO and Chelsea Foundation Partner to Champion Financial Literacy in the UK

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  • FICO and the Chelsea Foundation launched a joint financial literacy initiative in the U.K. for the first time, building on their three-year partnership with Chelsea FC.
  • The inaugural event took place on June 12th at Stamford Bridge, hosting 175 students across three planned events.
  • Students worked in teams to simulate managing a professional soccer club, learning to balance budgets, manage operational costs, & handle player salaries with guidance from FICO volunteers.
  • Teams presented financial strategies to judges who scored them on financial decisions, teamwork, & communication before selecting top performers.
  • The event concluded with a stadium tour of Stamford Bridge & a meeting with Chelsea FC Legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
  • Mariel Zelhart of the Chelsea Foundation stated the partnership combines football with practical learning to build student confidence in money management & decision-making.
  • Rukiya Kelly of FICO emphasized the goal of closing the financial knowledge gap & empowering youth to achieve lasting financial wellbeing.
  • The initiative aims to extend the FICO-Chelsea commitment beyond the pitch to demonstrate the importance of understanding credit & personal finance.