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 – Education

Limiting the Cost of the School Day is at the heart of every school. Schools are determined poverty will not become a barrier to success in school.

www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/520 

Participatory Budgeting in now open!

£160,000 is available for local groups and individuals to apply. Applications must address one of the neighbourhood plan priority themes and directly benefit those living in the areas listed below. 

• Blantyre
• Burnhill
• Cambuslang East
• East Kilbride South
• Fernhill
• Hamilton South
• Hillhouse, Idston and Burnbank
• Springhall and Witlawburn
• Strutherhill and Birkenshaw
• Whitehill

Apply by Monday 14 July 2025: https://orlo.uk/Lzrgh

Community Wish List

Did you know, community groups and organisations can apply for specific support through the community wish list? More information, and how to apply, can be found on our website https://orlo.uk/sYVgw

CPAG in Scotland

Benefic basics in Scotland - training opportunity. 24 - 25 June, 10am - 1pm online. You do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs. You will learn the basics of social security and be able to identify which benefits are available to the people you work with. You will understand the key life events that can have an impact on benefit entitlement and know how to signpost effectively for more advice and information.      The course covers: The UK and Scottish social security systems, Universal credit Disability and carers’ benefits , Scottish Welfare Fund grants, Signposting people for benefits advice and information. This course is aimed at advisers and support workers with no knowledge of benefits. 

training@cpagscotland.org.uk
https://cpag.org.uk/training-and-events/courses/benefit-basics-scotland