Financial Inclusion Network
FIN News: 10 December 2025
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
Have your say on savings and your services
Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year. A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2770/Have_your_say_on_savings_and_your_services
Award recognises approach to tackling fuel poverty
South Lanarkshire’s internal Money and Welfare Right Services has won a national award for finding new ways to help people cope with fuel and financial poverty.
The Wise Group – Relational Mentoring
Visit our website to find news regarding news, funding and events. You can also register for our monthly newsletter which, this month, contains case studies, news regarding VASLan awards and an update from our HEAT programme - https://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/
