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 – Food and Healthy Eating

A well balanced diet is important to provide all the energy you need to keep active throughout the day and nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you stay strong, healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness. If you are worrying about food there are different organisations that are able to support you. Select this section for different options that are available.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/523

Vacancies at Clyde Cycle Park

We have some roles advertised at Clyde Cycle Park, a Volunteer and Programmes Coordinator and an Activity Worker.  Both are advertised on Good Moves, and our social media pages.  For any questions, to express interest in either of the posts, or to have an informal chat, please contact recruitment@clydecyclepark.org.uk

For more information on both posts - https://goodmoves.org/organisation/0010N00004oZeKGQA0/clyde-cycle-park-scio
The deadline for applications for both these roles is Friday 12 June 2026 at 5.00pm

Improvement Service

The Improvement Service (IS) is the 'go-to' organisation for local government improvement in Scotland. The IS was established in 2005 as the national improvement organisation for Local Government in Scotland. We were set up to deliver improvement support that would help councils to provide effective community leadership, strong local governance and deliver high quality, efficient local services.

The monthly Improvement Service newsletter brings together news from across all Improvement Service programmes and projects, along with the latest publications and resources on our site and upcoming events - https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/news/newsletters

AbilityNet

Introduction to Online Banking Do you work with people who might be new to online banking? AbilityNet’s upcoming free online session in partnership with BT Group, will share clear guidance and practical tips on how to confidently manage money online including. • How to set up online banking. • What you use online banking to do. • Making payments • Spotting scams, fraud and suspicious requests. • How to protect your money and identity.  Register your place for the free session on Wednesday 10 June at 1pm https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/free-webinar-online-banking-beginners

This webinar is a condensed version of our full online banking workshop, which can also be delivered to community groups upon request.

Telephone: 0300 180 0028  Email: digitalskills@abilitynet.org.uk

Social Security Scotland

Sign up for our free monthly newsletter to hear the latest news and learn about benefits, case studies and campaigns.  The latest newsletter has a case story to promote Carers Week, takes a look at tackling stigma and much more - https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/about

Healthy Valleys

Healthy Valleys is a community led initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire.  We focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and building stronger communities in areas of deprivation or where there are service gaps.  Our resilience is our strength, allowing us to quickly adapt to support the ever changing needs of the community.

Visit our website for more information - https://www.healthyvalleys.org.uk/index.php