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

Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub

Climate Festival Grant now open! The Climate Festival Grant is small grant funding of up to £250 available to community groups and organisations in Lanarkshire to host events or activities that will start local climate conversations and raise interest in climate action in your community. The purpose of the Climate Festival Grant is to enable community groups and organisations to stage an event(s) during the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival. This year's festival will take place from 8-21 September 2025. The Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub promotes the programme of activities and events taking place during the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival fortnight. Hosting an event during the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival is an opportunity to raise awareness of climate actions in your community, increase the profile of your organisation and recruit new volunteers.

For more information contact us at:- info@climateactionlanarkshire.net or go to the link:-

https://www.climateactionlanarkshire.net/services-for-community-groups/funding

Financial Inclusion Network (FIN) Event

Date for the Diary

There will be a FIN Networking event on Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 9,30am in the Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, Hunter Road, Hamilton, ML3 0LH.

Come along to our annual networking event which provides a great opportunity to share any news and to meet colleagues, old and new.

Scottish Gas – Hamilton Rugby Club Community NetZero Roadshow

Scottish Gas in partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union are hosting a Community Roadshow at Hamilton Rugby Club 121 Bent Road, Hamilton, ML3 6PU on Wednesday 21 May 2025, from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. The purpose of this event is to provide valuable information and resources to help our community members reduce their carbon footprint and lower their energy bills.

The road show will feature a range of activities and presentations, including expert advice on energy saving measures, demonstrations of the latest energy efficient technologies, information on funding opportunities from Home Energy Scotland and opportunities to discuss individual energy concerns with our team.

For more information visit the Scottish Rugby Union events website – https://www1.bgo.bgdigitaltest.co.uk/about-us/partnerships/roadshows.html

  or call 07769540009