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Financial Inclusion for Scotland
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A group of Scotland’s leading policymakers and professionals from the private, charity and not-for-profit sectors who have come together to tackle financial exclusion.
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Financial Inclusion for Scotland @fininclusionscot.bsky.social · May 15
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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
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"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.

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What Does ‘Lived Experience’ Really Mean? Our Panel’s Perspective
Our Lived Experience Panel shares what the term ‘lived experience’ means to them, why language matters, and how genuine inclusion shapes real policy change.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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🗣️ “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 ⬇️
January 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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"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
January 15, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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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
‘A fair banking act is essential to expand access to affordable credit’ – LabourList
Access to affordable finance can unlock the potential of businesses across the UK, helping them grow and thrive. It can also be a lifeline for…
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January 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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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
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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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.

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Forcing UK banks to support credit unions would help keep loan sharks at bay | Heather Stewart
High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders
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December 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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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
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Caroline Cawley has experienced the disability benefits system in both England and Scotland. She explains why the Scottish system is better.
Scotland's benefits system treated me better than the DWP
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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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.
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Guest Blog: Security not Struggle for Scotland’s older people
Matthew Sayers, Scotland Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer Independent Age Click here to read the Independent Age manifesto to reduce pensioner poverty Every day at Independent Age - the nation...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Gloria Odhi, a participant of Changing Realities, shared her story with the Scottish first minister with the hope of inspiring change.
I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
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September 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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.

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We respond to Scottish Labour consultation on financial inclusion
We call for a bold Financial Inclusion Strategy to tackle poverty premiums & systemic exclusion.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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=...

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August 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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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
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August 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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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...
July 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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🚨 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.
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#FinancialInclusion
July 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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"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

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Why voluntary market fixes won’t solve the credit crisis - Finance Innovation Lab
Sam Rex-Edwards, our Head of Movement Building and Campaigns, reflects on last weeks sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by asset manager Aberdeen Group. The shock move by asset manager Abe...
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July 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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“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...
‘It’s not a problem until it is’: MPs hear how poverty premium is hitting Glasgow
Treasury Committee members visit Glasgow to hear how the ‘poverty premium’ and decline of cash acceptance is affecting low-income communities.
www.heraldscotland.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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📖 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...
June 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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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...
June 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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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.
June 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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'When nearly half of people are so financially fragile that they are living in fear of a £100 bill, something has gone very wrong'
Nearly half of Brits only £100 away from being overdue on their rent or mortgage: 'On a knife edge'
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June 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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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
Dormant assets funding expected to rise to £440m by 2028
The funding is expected to include £87.5m for social investment and the same amount again for the creation of community wealth funds
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June 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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A new report from the Treasury Committee has found that vulnerable people are most at risk as society becomes increasingly cashless.
UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' with cashless society
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May 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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A national strategy without legal accountability is merely lip service. With a #FairBankingAct in place, financial inclusion would become a right for everyone.

👉 Join us in advocating for this change by reaching out to your MSP today - 🔗 www.socialinvestmentscotland.com/insights/sup...
May 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM