Financial Inclusion For Scotland

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has delivered new funding, on behalf of the Scottish Government, to help credit unions across Scotland use digital tools to identify benefits and financial support their members may be missing out on. The Credit Union Income Maximisation Digital Innovation Project ha

New figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have indicated a positive step towards greater financial inclusion in Scotland, with a reduction in the number of adults lacking a bank account. Data shows the percentage of Scots without a bank account has fallen from 3% to 2%. It could equate

Financial Inclusion for Scotland (FIFS) has warned that Scotland risks being left behind by the rest of the UK in the fight to tackle financial exclusion among its most vulnerable communities and individuals. The warning from FIFS comes after the UK Government recently reconfirmed its decision to al

Financial Inclusion for Scotland (FIFS) has issued a call to the Scottish Government to prioritise the allocation of dormant assets towards combating financial exclusion across Scotland. The recommendation is part of a series of measures contained within Scotland’s first collaborative Financia

Financial Inclusion for Scotland has appointed Sharon MacPherson to help drive forward its future strategy and improve fair and affordable access to financial services for all. The former CEO of Scotcash, Sharon MacPherson, has joined Financial Inclusion for Scotland – an organisation she help

Stephen Pearson, chair of Financial Inclusion for Scotland, and Carolyn Sawers, chief executive of Corra, launch an initiative where people can help those most in need of support with energy costs.