About Us
Financial literacy in the UK is almost non-existent. We’re still taught Pythagoras theorem over critical life lessons.
We’re here to change that and provide somewhere safe for you to learn about money.
Most of us find it an ongoing battle with ourselves to get our finances in order, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
With the right mindset and tools, you can find numerous ways that work for you. Some are easier than others.
It does, however, begin with you, but you’ll also need some backup along the way, and that’s where we come in. We make money simple.
Our Mission
Throughout the pandemic, there was a shift in people’s mindsets.
People wanted to know more about their personal finances and began exploring ways to improve them.
From this, Up the Gains was born, and we exist to help you achieve your own version of financial security.
We approach financial topics in a candid and accessible way so you know what you’re reading is honest but, most importantly, works!
Our writing style removes the jargon and speaks in a way you can find approachable and easy to understand. No waffle, just facts.
We do not provide financial advice and our content is for educational purposes only. We encourage our users to research multiple places including if required taking professional advice where necessary.
Up The Gains Has Featured In...
- Sky News – Seven tips to make money on Vinted from a finance influencer
- Business Insider – A financial educator shares 3 pieces of advice for investors
- Mirror – ‘I was £24,000 in debt, now I’m a successful business owner after turning my life around’
- The Sun – I stashed away £1k for Christmas without noticing thanks to three clever savings tricks – anyone can do it
- Metro – How to make the most of your money through savings and investments
The Times – How to save money using leftover food
Express – You could save £700 on your energy bills
Newsweek – Saving Money Tips
GoBankingRates – 6 best side hustles for active people
Daily Mail – Beat the Squeeze
The Stock Dork – Is it time to buy the dip?
Quidco – Back to school money saving tips
Meet the team
Founder & CEO
Sammie Ellard-King
“I want to change the money conversation and empower people to take control of their wallets”
Who Am I?
- I’m 36 years of age and from London, UK
- I’m an entrepreneur with vast experience investing in businesses, stocks and property
- I was £24,000 in debt after university and now am financially free with growing assets
- My background is in business and marketing
- My goal is to inspire change in our readers’ financial situations by providing a new and refreshing opinion about money driven by the hard facts
Operations
Chris Barnes
Based in North Wales Chris likes riding bikes and smashing Monster cans for fun. He’s the man behind the scenes making the business tick.
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Business Details
Up the Gains is a registered company in the UK. Company Number 13881251
Company contact – [email protected]