AJ Bell establishes 'Futures Foundation' charity

It is being rolled out with two partners in place already; Smart Works and IntoUniversity. The investment platform will initially contribute 0.5% of its profit before tax to the foundation each year, and staff will be given time to volunteer for the organisations it supports. A core aim of the initiative is to help people develop skills and build experience that can help them achieve a more positive future. The primary focus will be people from disadvantaged or challenging backgrounds in AJ Bell's local communities of Manchester, Bristol and London. The charity will seek to crea...