Financial Inclusion Network
FIN News: 21 January 2026
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 – Online Access
There are many things which you may need to be able to access online, such as shopping, job applications and benefits help. If you need either equipment, skills or an internet connection to be able to do this, the following section lists places that may be able to help you.
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/517
The Wise Group – Relational Mentoring
Relational Mentoring. For households with children, we offer face to face mentoring to empower families with things such as: Financial budgeting and income maximisation, Energy advice and advocacy, Mental Health and wellbeing, Employability support, Access to training courses and workshops and Engagement with suitable other support services.
Phone:- 07779 985327
Website:- https://www.rms-thewisegroup.co.uk/rms-partners/
Energy Savers Week 2026 – Support available to tackle fuel poverty during the winter
During Energy Support Week 2026 the council is highlighting the wide range of services and support available.
AbilityNet
For news about digital inclusion training courses, events and consultations please visit the link:- https://abilitynet.org.uk/
You can also register for our monthly newsletter:- https://abilitynet.org.uk/sign-up-for-our-newsletter
Lanarkshire Carers
Contact us to find out about our latest news, updates, events and training courses such as ‘Anxiety, Meltdown and Distressed Behaviour’. You can also sign up for our regular newsletter.
Phone:- 01698 428090/01236 755550
Website:- https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk/
