About Our Academy

Our Story

Heath-leopard began in 2014 when founder Catherine Murray recognised a fundamental gap in how Scottish families learn about money. After two decades working as a financial planner, she noticed the same patterns repeatedly: adults struggling with concepts they should have learned young, teenagers entering university without basic budgeting skills, and children developing problematic spending habits before they even had bank accounts.

Rather than continue treating symptoms in her advisory practice, Catherine decided to address the root cause. She partnered with experienced educators to develop age-appropriate curricula that make financial concepts accessible and engaging for learners from eight years old through retirement age.

What started as Saturday workshops in a rented community hall has grown into a dedicated education centre on George Street, serving over two thousand learners annually through structured programmes and standalone workshops.

Our Team

Our instructors combine professional financial expertise with genuine teaching ability. Each team member holds relevant financial qualifications and has completed our internal pedagogy training programme.

• Certified Financial Planners with industry experience
• Former teachers skilled in classroom engagement
• Specialists in child and adolescent education
• Ongoing professional development requirements

We deliberately maintain small class sizes—typically eight to twelve learners—ensuring individual attention and opportunities for questions. Our instructors learn names, remember goals, and celebrate progress with each participant.