CREDIT unions will be encouraging children to manage their money through new Junior Savers Schemes, Scottish Communities Secretary Angela Constance MSP has announced.
Ten credit unions working in areas such as Aberdeen, Dumfries and Galloway, West Lothian and Stirling are set to receive a share of nearly £200,000 to set up new projects in schools.
Ms Constance said: ‘This funding will help credit unions set up schemes which will bring maths to life and give children an understand ing of the importance of saving and managing money.