Financial Inclusion Network
FIN News: 18 March 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 – 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.
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/520
Community Links South Lanarkshire – Climate Action Festival
Community Links is hosting a week long programme of events (6 April to 11 April) in Blantyre, Hamilton and Larkhall to inspire change, showcase local success, and bring our communities together for meaningful climate action. From inspiring science to creative workshops and fun filled family activities, there’s truly something for everyone through the Easter holidays! And good news, thanks to our incredible funders, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, everything is free! So whats on?
- Trip to Glasgow Science Centre
- Community Cookout
- Bookbug in the Park
- Silly Science Workshops
- BikeFest Larkhall
New events are being added to the programme every day. We also would love if our friends in the sector would consider hosting an event. For more info, contact Iain Mac: at iain@communitylinkssl.co.uk
If you’re looking for something fun, positive and inspiring to do over the Easter break, this is it. Book early to avoid missing out! www.communitylinkssl.com
South Lanarkshire leads the way in tackling poverty
A new approach to tackling poverty and giving children the best start to life is being pioneered in South Lanarkshire.
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
We're pleased to announce that the new edition of our Debt Advice Handbook is free to access online, thanks to our partnership with The Money and Pensions Service.
The 16th edition of this Handbook is hosted on CPAG Welfare Rights, with open access - meaning it is accessible to all, for free, from any computer or mobile device.
Notice of election now published
The notice of election for the Scottish Parliamentary election taking place on Thursday 7 May has now been published.
https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2893/Notice_of_election_now_published
