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 – Funerals

Organising funerals can be difficult, and there are lots of things to think about. Within this section you will find out what support is available such as Funeral Support Payments from Social Security, Money Matters Advice Service and Respectful Funeral Services in South Lanarkshire. Funeral poverty is where the price of a funeral is beyond a person's ability to pay and the information in this section, may be able to point you in the right direction.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/529

Social Security Scotland

We have a number of events for stakeholders focussing on Carer Support Payment Extension.  Use the link for details - Social Security Scotland - Events

Community Wish List

Do you have a project in mind, but you are looking for some help and support? The Community Wish List may be able to help! Submit a wish for what you are looking for, and one of our council suppliers or contractors may be able to help! More info https://orlo.uk/QFu95

Lanarkshire Climate Festival

The festival will take place from 9-22 September 2024 and will see community groups running events and activities all over Lanarkshire. The types of activities may include bike repair cafes, cooking classes or energy advice workshops. climate festival grants are also available  For more information - Home (climateactionlanarkshire.net)