An Introduction to Investing: Building Confidence with Your Money
Meet the expert
Annika Grizzell is a SJP approved financial planner and founder of Cotswolds and Coast Financial Planning. She prides herself on building long term relationships with her clients; offering relatable, reliable and well-informed financial advice for individuals, their families and their businesses.
Connect with Annika: linkedin.com/in/annika-grizzell-/
Who are these sessions for?
Our online masterclasses are free for all Foundry members who will receive access to resources and the session recording in the online community area.
Guests are very welcome to join online for a small fee.
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ntroduction to Investing: Building Confidence with Your Money
The session will be a friendly, jargon-free introduction to investing designed for women who want to take charge of their financial future — whether you’re just starting out, sitting on savings you’re not sure what to do with, or ready to move past “I’ll figure it out someday.”
We’ll cover the essentials:
- What investing actually is (and isn’t),
- The difference between saving and investing,
- Key concepts like risk, return, and compound growth – looking at different asset types
- An overview of common investment vehicles (ISA’s, Unit Trusts, Pensions),
- How to think about getting started — even with a small amount.
By the end, you’ll walk away with:
- A clearer understanding of how investing differs from saving, and why that distinction matters
- The core vocabulary — risk, return, compounding, diversification — so financial conversations and articles make sense
- A working knowledge of the main investment options available to you and how they differ
- A simple way to think about matching an investment approach to your own goals and timeline