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Former pfeg Chief Executive honoured in Queen’s birthday list for services to finance education
Wendy van den Hende, Chief Executive of pfeg (the Personal Finance Education Group) from 2000 until March 2012, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Saturday 16th June.
Wendy, who served at the helm of pfeg for 12 years, retired from the organisation in March. Over 12 years she built the organisation up to be a world leader in financial education practices. In 2009 she oversaw the launch of My Money Week, the largest and most recognised financial education initiative in England. Her work in parliament and with the Department for Education has seen financial education pushed up the political agenda. The subject has received unprecedented attention following the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Financial Education for Young People, the largest group in parliament of its kind, which is clerked by pfeg.
Otto Thoresen, Director General of the Association of British Insurers and Chair of the pfeg Board stated ‘We are immensely proud of Wendy. Her work has been essential in highlighting the importance of financial education in schools. This recognition is truly deserved.’
Tracey Bleakley, the new Chief Executive of pfeg who joined the organisation in April 2012, said ‘Wendy’s legacy is clear to see. We are now in the best position to ensure that financial education is given the prominence it deserves within the National Curriculum. I would like to congratulate Wendy on behalf of everyone at pfeg.’
NOTES TO EDITORS
About pfeg
· pfeg (Personal Finance Education Group) is the UK’s leading finance education charity.
· pfeg is the leading independent charity providing free support, resources and expert consultancy to help schools plan and teach financial capability. Its mission is to ensure that all young people leaving school are equipped with the confidence, skills and knowledge they need in financial matters to take part fully in society.
· pfeg works with teachers, government, consumer bodies and financial industry representatives to assist schools in delivering personal finance education to the highest possible standards – making sure that children and young people are able to understand money and make informed choices which will guarantee them security and economic well-being in the long-term.
· pfeg was named Educational Charity of the Year at the Charity Awards in June 2010.
· For more information please visit www.pfeg.org or contact Kat Hodgkinson
About My Money Week 2012
· My Money Week is taking place in schools throughout England from 25th June – 1st July.
· My Money Week is a financial education programme developed and executed by pfeg (the Personal Finance Education Group). My Money Week is the highest profile, and most recognised personal finance education initiative in England. June 2012 will see the 4th Annual My Money Week.
· As a result of extensive research among young people, parents and teachers, the programme acknowledges the pressures already upon schools and teachers and will deliver resources to provide confidence and support in integrating personal finance in their curriculum. Its fundamental aim is to improve financial capability for young people in primary and secondary schools.