Financial Inclusion Network
FIN News: 7 October 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 – Wellbeing
When life feels stressful, it can affect your health and happiness. This section helps you find support for:
- mental health
- physical health
- social support and local activities
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/522
Financial Inclusion Network (FIN) event – Thursday 8 October in Carluke
The FIN event we are hosting during Challenge Poverty Week is being held on Thursday 8 October from 2pm to 4pm in South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Carluke, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4DF. This event has four great speakers lined up and will provide ample opportunities for networking with colleagues, old and new. If you have not yet done so there is still plenty of time to register for this event. It only takes a couple of minutes and can be done using this link -
If you have any questions regarding this please contact us at -communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Joseph Rowntree Foundation – Poverty in Scotland 2026
During Challenge Poverty Week 2026 the Joseph Rowntree Foundation have their latest report concerning poverty in Scotland. Local Government needs to play a bigger role in poverty reduction, both in their delivery and in a healthier relationship with the Scottish Government.
https://www.jrf.org.uk/understanding-poverty/poverty-in-scotland-2026
SP Energy Networks – Coalburn Community Benefit Fund
We are delighted to let you know that Round 3 of the Coalburn North New Substation Community Benefit Fund is now open. The Fund is available to benefit communities within the Coalburn and Lesmahagow Community Council areas and provides an opportunity for local organisations to secure funding for projects that will make a real and lasting difference to local people.
With over £66,000 remaining in the Fund, we encourage groups to come forward with projects that support community wellbeing, improve local facilities, enhance the environment, provide activities for residents or address local needs and priorities.
The deadline for this funding round is Monday 2 November, giving organisations plenty of time to develop and submit an application.
Visit our website for more information about the Coalburn Community Benefit Fund, including eligibility criteria, guidance documents and application forms:
https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/coalburn_substation_fund.aspx
