Financial Inclusion for Scotland

🚨 Help shape the future of Affordable Credit in Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social has been invited to develop proposals for @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk on how future investment could strengthen affordable credit across Scotland. Read more: buff.ly/TPoPq78

Everyone deserves the chance to build a secure financial future. We're proud to support #ChallengePovertyWeek and the call for action on poverty and inequality. #CPW2026 #FinancialInclusion

It’s #ChallengePoverty Week and the perfect opportunity for us to launch our vision for a financially resilient Scotland: ‘What Scotland Could Look Like in 2031’. Our detailed briefing highlights six missions Scotland should be working towards. You can read it here canva.link/22f04ogdtv55...

This #ChallengePovertyWeek, we're joining the call for a Scotland where everyone has access to the opportunities, support and resources they need to thrive. Together, we can challenge the systems that keep people in poverty and build a fairer future. Learn more: buff.ly/cAleWnk #FinancialInclusion

The Chancellor says the next chapter of Britain’s growth story will be written in more places. To help make that happen, 29 MPs have written to him calling for a #FairBankingAct. #FairBankingForAll @fbfacampaign.bsky.social @gareththomasmp.bsky.social financeinnovationlab.org/mps-urge-the...

Thanks to Baroness Kramer and other peers who spoke during Financial Services Bill debate this week and explained why we need to grow #CreditUnions and #CDFIs if we want a financial system that works for everyone New blog here: tinyurl.com/mrx7ejeu @fbfacampaign.bsky.social #FairBankingForAll

Thank you to @gareththomasmp.bsky.social and @responsiblefinance.bsky.social for hosting Monday's event in Parliament - celebrating CDFIs as enablers of growth in places which too often are overlooked. #FairBankingForAll #CDFIs #FairBankingAct #FinancialInclusion

We are delighted to launch our Big Change That Lasts Fund today. Our Big Change Grants are an evolution of our Programme Awards, building on what we’ve learned to better support the kind of work needed to create “big change that lasts.” Find out more⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/funding/type...

Scottish Government funding from SIS is helping Castlemilk Credit Union to unlock unclaimed benefits & put more money in members’ pockets. Backed by FIFS research, this is real progress for financial inclusion across Scotland. Read more:

Over six million workers earn less than an unemployed person on benefits, according to the Centre for Social Justice. Is it true?

Sharon MacPherson delivered a guest lecture at Glasgow Caledonian University, highlighting how financial inclusion can tackle inequality and build fairer financial systems. Great energy and insight from students shaping the future of social finance. #financialinclusion

Great to celebrate #Moneyline’s Scotland launch last week. Inspiring to see so many committed to #financialinclusion and working together for fair, ethical lending. A powerful step forward. Well done to Shiona Crichton and the team.

"We're not here as case studies; we're here as people who are contributing to shaping change." New blog from @fairbydesign.bsky.social on their work with @povertyalliance.org creating a Lived Experience Advisory Panel. fairbydesign.com/blog-what-li...

🗣️ “Nothing’s changed? Everything’s changed. It’s worse.” We were privileged to work alongside the Grassroots Poverty Action Group (GPAG) on the foreword of our #UKPoverty2026 report that launched this morning. They also shared their reflections on they key findings in this impactful video ⬇️

"A Fair Banking Act is a common sense, proportionate measure which could have transformative benefits for businesses and communities across the UK, and I commend this Bill to the House." 👏 @gareththomasmp.bsky.social #FairBankingForAll #FairBankingAct

Affordable credit is critical for households and businesses. A #FairBankingAct would make banks accountable for expanding fair, affordable lending where it’s needed most. @fbfacampaign.bsky.social @gareththomasmp.bsky.social #FairBankingForAll

In 2026, we'll be closing out our two-year strategy for Financial Inclusion in Scotland and planning what’s next. Want to stay updated? Sign up for our newsletter today ↪️ buff.ly/vVGcdIA #FinancialInclusion

Huge thanks to @guardianheather.bsky.social for highlighting the call for a #FairBankingAct to bring banks together with #creditunions and #CDFIs to ensure people can access #affordablecredit when they need it. bit.ly/44dqFAv @coopparty.party.coop

Great to join the conversation in Glasgow! Listening to residents share the challenges they face in accessing affordable credit reinforces why initiatives like the #FairBankingAct matter. Huge thanks to everyone involved for exploring practical steps to boost financial inclusion. #FairBankingForAll

Caroline Cawley has experienced the disability benefits system in both England and Scotland. She explains why the Scottish system is better.

Poverty among pensioners is often overlooked and underestimated but the risk of financial hardship in later life is significant and rising. In a new blog for @povertyalliance.org, we call for system changes to deliver security not struggle for older people. www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-s...

Gloria Odhi, a participant of Changing Realities, shared her story with the Scottish first minister with the hope of inspiring change.

We are driving change, campaigning for better access to affordable credit, stronger community lenders, and bold policy solutions like the Fair Banking Act and Dormant Assets reform. 👉 Be part of the movement: socialinvestmentscotland.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... #FinancialInclusion

Last week we responded to Scottish Labour’s consultation on financial inclusion. With 22.4% of households in Scotland facing a poverty premium, we’re calling for an ambitious UK-wide Financial Inclusion Strategy to address this. fairbydesign.com/scottish-lab...

We are driving change, campaigning for better access to affordable credit, stronger community lenders, and bold policy solutions like the Fair Banking Act and Dormant Assets reform. 👉 Be part of the movement: socialinvestmentscotland.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... #FinancialInclusion

We’re working toward a financially inclusive Scotland—where no one is left behind. ✅ Fair financial access ✅ Fair Banking Act ✅ Dormant assets unlocked ✅ Delivering on Scotland’s 1st Financial Inclusion Strategy 🔗 www.socialinvestmentscotland.com/about/financ... #FinancialInclusion

Our #GetHeardScotland members use their experience to push for laws and systems to better help people on low incomes. Panel member John Bell has written a great guest blog on what it was like taking part in a @CollectiveScot leadership event. www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-s...

🚨 News from Financial Inclusion for Scotland Welcome new members #ResponsibleFinance and @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social, and thrilled to have Janine Rennie, CEO of @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social, with Peter Costello now representing FARE Scotland. 🔗 bit.ly/3XYZabc #FinancialInclusion

"Voluntary fixes won't solve the credit crisis.. A #FairBankingAct would be a powerful statement that access to affordable, ethical credit for consumers & businesses is not optional." New blog from @thefinancelab.bsky.social 👇 #FairBankingForAll financeinnovationlab.org/why-voluntar...

“That creates a poverty premium where people are having to pay higher prices, sometimes for basic goods” Really good to see Meg Hillier mention the poverty premium as part of the TSC's scrutiny of the Government’s financial inclusion strategy. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2529128...

📖 Weekend reading. It's just wrong that people on low incomes have unjust stigma put on them by others. Ine in five people on low incomes say they have often experienced discrimination or judgement. And that has a bad impact on their mental health. www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/defaul...

Last week we launched a new case study looking at how No Interest Loan Schemes are helping to combat the poverty premium in the North East. Have a read here - fairbydesign.com/we-launch-ne...

Did you know that 1 in 7 Scots are financially excluded? Sharon Macpherson of Financial Inclusion for Scotland calls for bold action to make financial services work for everyone, not just the few. Read her piece in @TheScotsman: www.scotsman.com/business/why... It’s time for a #FairBankingAct.

'When nearly half of people are so financially fragile that they are living in fear of a £100 bill, something has gone very wrong'

The amount of funds unlocked through the Dormant Assets Scheme is expected to rise to £440m over the next three years, the government has said

A new report from the Treasury Committee has found that vulnerable people are most at risk as society becomes increasingly cashless.

We've just joined @bsky.app. We wanted to share our webpage with you, where you'll find our Financial Inclusion for Scotland Strategy 2024-2026 and other related news. Check us out here: www.socialinvestmentscotland.com/about/financ... #financialinclusion #dormantassets #scotland