Powell & Associates Financial Planning

30/08/2026

🌟 Applications for the next St. James's Place Charitable Foundation grant round will open this October.

The Autumn round will support charities working with children and young people who are disadvantaged physically, socially or economically, alongside organisations providing mental health support.

If you're considering applying, join our webinar on 15 September 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about the funding programme and application process.

Applications will be accepted from 1 to 8 October 2026, and applicants will receive a decision by 15 January 2027.

If your organisation is making a difference in either of these areas, we encourage you to consider applying. To find out more and to book onto the webinar, visit the Foundation's website: https://ow.ly/rA3w50ZG6sT

27/07/2026

💼 Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

His first week in the role was greeted with some unexpected good news. UK inflation dropped to 2.6% in June, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics.

Read more in our latest market update: https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-27-07-2026.html

24/07/2026

A great summer holiday’s local adventure raising money for a wonderful cause…and we may be on the map 🗺️ 🫶

19/07/2026

Outgrown your career? It's time to think bigger. 🚀

A career in financial advice offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives, whilst enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and long-term earning potential.

Through our Academy, St. James's Place is encouraging more women to explore a profession where their skills, ambition, and perspective are needed now more than ever.

Learn more about our latest campaign here: https://ow.ly/Hqef50ZobwE

08/07/2026

An interesting article on the benefits of having Financial Protection ⬇️

It’s easy to put protection to the bottom of the list… until it’s needed.

Insurance claims paid out billions last year, showing the role protection can play in supporting families when life doesn’t go to plan.

This article looks at why having cover in place can help provide peace of mind for the future: https://ow.ly/EuvS50ZiC6z

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 30/6/2026

01/07/2026

Here are some key Market updates summarised below ⬇️ 📈

📊 Markets endured a tough period last week, despite oil prices finally falling to their pre-Iran conflict level.

In the UK, markets remained relatively stable after Keir Starmer's resignation, and the pound even strengthened.

Read more of last week's market updates here: https://ow.ly/M79G50Ziajt

09/06/2026

Our Carnival 🎪 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ window theme is World 🌎 Cup ⚽️ 🏃🏽‍➡️🏃🏾‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿! We look forward to seeing all the wonderful floats and the parade on Saturday!!

09/06/2026

Getting ready to decorate our window for the Portishead Carnival 🎡 on Saturday 13th June 🥳

We aren’t obsessively checking the weather apps! You are! 🤪 ☀️

Don’t forget to pick up your carnival programme this week!! Only £6 for 4 people on to the carnival field.

Available at 👇
📍 SoleLution
📍 The Port
📍 Phoenix Bar
📍The Ship
📍Marks Barbers
📍TalkBack
📍Black Horse
📍Life Aligned
📍 Portishead Football Club

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

If you're a parent or a grandparent, you're probably thinking about how you can support the next generation.

With higher housing costs and financial uncertainty, getting started can feel harder for younger people today.

Our article looks at some of the ways families can help: https://ow.ly/TV9U50Z1xfk

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 28/5/2026