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

Global analytics software leader FICO brought its financial literacy mission to the U.K. for the first time through its partnership with Chelsea Foundation, building on its three-year relationship with Chelsea FC. A leader in financial education, FICO empowers consumers with knowledge and tools to better understand and manage their financial health.

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Together, FICO and Chelsea Foundation harnessed the universal appeal of soccer to bring financial education to life for UK teens. Through this partnership, FICO and the Chelsea Foundation hosted their inaugural financial literacy event at Stamford Bridge on June 12th. The first of three events hosted 175 students. As part of the program, students worked in teams to learn how to manage a professional soccer club with a budget and balance sheet. FICO volunteers were on-site to assist students as they learned to manage operational costs, player salaries, expenses, and more.

The day concluded with financial strategy presentations to a panel of judges. Judges scored teams on financial decisions, teamwork, and communication, selecting top teams from each school. The afternoon culminated in a celebration where students toured the iconic Stamford Bridge stadium and met Chelsea FC Legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Mariel Zelhart, Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, Chelsea Foundation, commented: “We are delighted to partner with FICO to provide young people with valuable financial education in such an engaging and memorable way.

“At Chelsea Foundation, we are committed to creating opportunities that help young people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive both now and in the future. Combining football with practical financial learning helps students to build a stronger understanding of money management, teamwork, and decision-making. We look forward to continuing our work with FICO and seeing the positive impact this partnership will have on the young people across our communities.”

The partnership between FICO and Chelsea Foundation builds on FICO’s existing relationship with Chelsea FC. Together, they are extending that commitment beyond the pitch — bringing financial literacy education to UK youth and demonstrating the powerful role that understanding credit and personal finance plays in helping people achieve lasting financial wellbeing.

“Financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools we can give young people, yet millions of youth around the world still lack access to basic financial education,” said Rukiya Kelly, Global Head of Corporate Impact. “We take great pride in partnering with an organization as impactful as Chelsea Foundation. Together, we are broadening access to personal finance education, closing the knowledge gap, and empowering the next generation to build stronger financial futures.”

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