Patron’s Circle

2020 Founded by Patrick Jenkins during Covid-19

The Patrons’ Circle is FT Flic’s major donor community, bringing together individuals who believe that everyone should have the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions.

Founded by Patrick Jenkins, Deputy Editor of the Financial Times and Chair of FT Flic, The Patrons’ Circle was created to help accelerate FT Flic’s mission at a pivotal moment. Financial literacy has never been more important, yet millions of people across the UK still lack the knowledge and skills needed to navigate everyday financial decisions with confidence.

Over the past five years, FT Flic has grown from an ambitious idea into a national charity delivering financial education in schools, workplaces and communities, while helping shape the national conversation around financial resilience. As demand for our work continues to grow, The Patrons’ Circle provides the long-term support needed to expand our reach and increase our impact.

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Our Impact

Who the Patron’s Circle is for

The Patrons’ Circle is an invitation-only community for individuals who want to make a meaningful contribution to improving financial literacy and inclusion.

Our members are people who value evidence, long-term thinking and measurable impact. They recognise that financial education is fundamental to opportunity and are committed to helping build a more financially resilient society.

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What membership makes possible

Support from The Patrons’ Circle enables FT Flic to:

expand high-quality financial education programmes for young people and adults;
develop innovative new initiatives that respond to emerging financial challenges;
build the evidence needed to influence policy and improve financial education across the UK; and
reach more people through trusted, accessible resources and national awareness campaigns.

Members become founding supporters of the next stage of FT Flic’s growth, helping us scale programmes with lasting social impact.

What members receive

Membership offers opportunities to engage closely with FT Flic’s work through:

Exclusive updates and an annual impact report with insights not published elsewhere.
Invitations to private briefings with FT Flic leadership and Financial Times journalists.
Access to a curated programme of events throughout the year.
Opportunities to support and shape new pilot programmes and strategic initiatives.
Direct engagement with an organisation that is helping influence the future of financial education and financial inclusion.