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.

Money is not the only problem - South Lanarkshire Council

Social Security Scotland

Please visit our website for news and updates on Carer Support Payments and Events, Disability Payments and much more - Social Security Scotland - Homepage

Community Fund Cash Boost for Youth Club

 A youth club in Cambuslang has received £3,000 to continue delivering a range of activities to local young people.

Circuit Youth Club, operated entirely by volunteers, was awarded the money following a Participatory Budgeting (PB) exercise, which gives local people a direct say in how public money is spent.
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/article/2154/Community_fund_cash_boost_for_youth_club

Community Wish List Helps Climate Charity

A shelving rack will allow a charity more space to store fresh fruit and veg – thanks to the Community Wish List.

Climate Action Strathaven made a request to the list for shelving units and a dishwasher – which was fulfilled by Maxi Construction Ltd.
www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2155/Wish_List_helps_climate_charity

Stonehouse Men’s Shed

To support local men becoming involved in the community and assist men on their own or in need of company - grahamscurtis@gmail.com