
← Just Local14 Jul 2025 · 18 min
Making Money Matter: Teaching Kids Financial Confidence with Martyn Davies
<p>In this episode of <em>Just Local</em>, we sit down with community champion and financial advisor <strong>Martyn Davies</strong> to explore the story behind <em>Milo the Monkey: Making Money Matters Fun</em> — a colourful, character-led children’s book teaching primary school kids the basics of money.</p><p>Martyn shares how a gap in early financial education inspired him to create something fun, practical and accessible for families and schools. From school visits with activity packs to building a national network of financial educators, Martyn’s mission is simple: get kids talking about money early, in a way that sticks.</p><p>🚸 Hear how students reacted to their first money games<br>🐒 Meet Milo the Monkey and find out how he came to life<br>📚 Discover how <em>you</em> can bring the book to your school</p><p>A great listen for parents, teachers, IFAs and anyone who believes financial education should start young.</p><p>📦 Buy the book on Amazon: <a href="https://bit.ly/4lp0kFX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bit.ly/4lp0kFX</a><br>🌍 Learn more: <a href="http://www.milothemonkey.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.milothemonkey.com</a></p><p></p>