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 – Money

Having enough money to get by can be a big issue for people. This section looks at how you may be able to get more money in, either through benefits or fair work, and how you might be able to cut your bills in some ways.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/519

Money Ready – Free monthly financial webinars for adults

Take control of your money with Money Ready Mondays, a free online webinar series designed for adults aged 18–40.  Every month, we cover practical financial topics to help you budget, spend smartly, borrow safely and plan for the future.  From understanding debt and bank accounts to managing the cost of living and preparing for the festive season our expert led sessions give you the knowledge and confidence to make money decisions that work for you.  Each session is live, interactive and completely free, making it easier than ever to get money ready.  All webinars take place monthly on Microsoft Teams on a Monday from 4.00 – 5.00pm, unless stated otherwise.  Please note these sessions are not recorded.

https://moneyready.org/money-ready-mondays/

kavneet.gill@moneyready.org

AbilityNet

A Digital World accessible to all

Why not visit our website to find out all about the vast array of free training sessions for all or sign up to our newsletter for your disability and technology news.

https://abilitynet.org.uk/

Child Poverty Action Group

Visit our website for news of events and training sessions.  We also hold a large number of research and case studies which can b e accessed.  You should also consider signing up to our regular newsletter.  The latest edition has news about the scrapping of the two child limit and increase to payments for Scotland’s children - https://cpag.org.uk/

Community Benefits Hub

The new Community Benefits platform is now live and open to all groups. Once registered and approved, you can submit up to three requests for support, whether that’s something you’ve asked for before or a new idea.

When submitting a request, try to keep it realistic as most suppliers will support requests between £250 and £1,000.  It also helps to clearly explain what your group does and what you’re looking for, so suppliers can better understand how they can support you.  If you need any help, feel free to get in touch.

You can find out more and register at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/CommunityWishList

Interfaith Survey

Our Interfaith survey is open to everyone in South Lanarkshire, whatever your background or beliefs.  It’s about bringing people together to share views, identify shared priorities and build stronger relationships across our communities.

Your feedback will help us understand what matters most to local people, highlight opportunities to work together and shape future events and activity so they reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Find out more and take part here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/78db7775-8d67-49a4-9cf4-809018d18821