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Blogs from OneFamily's Leadership team

Read thought-provoking blogs from the senior team at OneFamily. We discuss the issues that affect your personal finances, your rights and what we're doing to positively impact our communities.

Closing the young savers gap that’s stifling dreams

As the new CEO of OneFamily, I see my role as an opportunity to lift people up and inspire their potential, to empower them and to enable social mobility.

Family smiling for the camera with a beagle dog

Threadbare safety nets mean better protection products are needed for families

It’s one year since recognisable insurance brand, Beagle Street, came under the wing of financial mutual, OneFamily Group.

Jim Islam, OneFamily's CEO

Look up and out at what’s going on around you

October is Black History Month, an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.

Two OneFamily colleagues painting

The greatest gift – bringing light to darkness all year round

Jim reflects on the incredible work of UK charities in picking people up who have slipped through other safety nets.

Proud to give a voice to the voiceless

As CEO of OneFamily, I’m been proud to be in a position to be able to give a voice to the families of children who lack mental capacity.

Happy couple working together using a laptop and calculator

Financial inclusion – turning surviving into thriving

The results of recent research by OneFamily for our annual Inspiring Better Futures Report made difficult reading.

Live authentically and sparkle everyday

OneFamily CEO, Teddy Nyahasha, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Pride in Brighton & Hove and the achievements of LGBTQ+ trailblazers.

Could Consumer Duty help release savings that are strangled with red tape?

Consumer Duty may not always work in the best interests of young people who don’t have mental capacity to access their own child trust funds.

Consumer Duty could be the gamechanger that we all need

Consumer Duty is likely to reach public awareness this year as the FCA steps up its communications campaign.

Young girl hugging grandparent

Little kindnesses capture the spirit of Christmas

OneFamily CEO, Teddy Nyahasha, reflects on the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the impact a little kindness can have.