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/Ht 5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Employment

If you are looking for work, there are services within South Lanarkshire who can help you with this. They can provide training, support and advice for you. They can also help if you are in work but need to develop your skills to secure better paid jobs or need to know about your employment rights including how much the Living Wage is or what in work benefits you can claim.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/524

Have your say on council’s main strategic plan

Residents of South Lanarkshire are being urged to give their views on the plan that shapes their council’s strategic direction.

The Council Plan, Connect 2022-2027 outlines the vision at the core of the council’s works and sets out its priorities and the outcomes it seeks.

A survey is now open for residents to share their views.

Full details in the View: https://orlo.uk/EV3C4

South Lanarkshire Council – The Lived Experience Fund

The Lived experience fund supports local organisations to capture the voices of South Lanarkshire residents to help share better services and policies. Grants of up to £500 are available that supports residents facing poverty, inequality or deprivation.

For further information and to apply visit the Community Planning website https://orlo.uk/Uhb2k

Community Links – Climate Action Festival

We are excited to share that Community Links is hosting a Climate Action Festival from Monday 7 April - Saturday 12 April.  Working in partnership with a range of local organisations, businesses, and individuals, we will be offering a variety of events such as: Upcycling Workshops, Community Cook-out, Bookbug in the Park, Glasgow Science Centre Trip, Climate-themed film screenings, and cooking workshops and demonstrations.  This week-long festival will close with a huge Fun Day at Glenlee Primary School on Saturday 12 April and aims to inspire change, showcase local success, and engage our communities in meaningful climate action.

You can find out more information by visiting climateactionfestival.communitylinkssl.co.uk

 or by following our Facebook posts at https://www.facebook.com/Communitylinkssl and sharing our updates.

Moving Forward Movement

Everyone is invited to our Exploring Confidence Workshop! that is taking place on 29 March at The Village Centre, 12 Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride, G74 4HG.  This interactive session we will dive into practical techniques and powerful insights, all aimed at helping you build self-assurance and unlock your full potential.  Come ready to engage, network, learn, and grow with us!

info@moveforwardmoent.org

mobile -07918754541

https://www.moveforwardmovement.org/

Care and Repair Lanarkshire

At Care and Repair Lanarkshire, our mission is to enable elderly and disabled clients to continue to live at home for as long as possible in a safe and secure environment.  To achieve this aim we provide a number of projects to meet clients’ needs.  For more information our services and to sign up for our newsletter visit our website - https://careandrepair-sl.co.uk/