Welcome to this week's Financial Inclusion Network news

The Financial Inclusion Network is an informal group of over 250 members taken from the Public and Third Sectors which covers all areas of South Lanarkshire.  This network is to share information from a wide range of themes. We hope to provide a new update each week that can be accessed by all members at any time to see what is going on in the area under the headings below. If you would like an item included within our weekly news, please complete our short online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ht5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Wellbeing

Taking care of yourself is very important. When you are under stress, it can be harder to do this. Within this section you will find information on places where you can get help to look after your mental and physical health as well as find social links and supports to help you stay comfortable, healthy and happy.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/522

Financial Inclusion Network Event – Tuesday 26 May 2026

We are hosting our annual FIN Networking event on Tuesday 26 May 2026 at Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, 9 Hunter Road, Hamilton, ML3 0LH from 10.00-12.00 noon.

With the on-going cost of living crisis, it is as important as ever that Tackling Poverty and Inequality is at the heart of all FIN members and the work that we do.  We have four great speakers lined up for this event, to reflect the magnificent work that FIN members participate in on a continuous basis.  The event will also provide ample time for networking with colleagues, old and new.

If you are planning to attend this event, please complete the short on-line form using this link - https://bit.ly/FINEventMay26

The Improvement Service

Visit our website for news, events, training, consultations and to access our growing library of research and reports.  You can also sign up to our regular free newsletter which reports that the Child Poverty Map as been updated - https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/

South Lanarkshire Carers – Carers Week 2026 (8-14 June 2026)

Please follow the link to see the programme of activities that are being held to support Carers Week 2026 - https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk/services/carer-activities-and-events/carers-week/

Dignity Project – North Glasgow Community Food Initiative

The North Glasgow Community Food Initiative are currently recruiting two new roles:

• Project Manager (maternity cover)
• Royston Food Hub Manager (part-time)

Both roles are part of our work tackling food poverty, improving health and wellbeing and supporting community led approaches across North Glasgow.

The closing date for these posts is Tuesday 12 May 2026

Find out more and apply:
https://goodmoves.org/organisation/001b000000SsxUoAAJ/north-glasgow-community-food-initiative?distance=8.04672&keywords=maternity%20cover

AbilityNet

Visit our website for news regarding events, consultations and free training sessions.  Sign up for newsletter, the latest edition has news regarding Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 20 May and much more.  https://abilitynet.org.uk/