Renfrewshire Schools Dragon's Den
The 'dragons' den' programme is designed to link financial education with social enterprise, in a venture which will encourage school pupils to create a business idea, develop a business plan, apply for funding and then run the business. The ideas have to be sustainable and continue as viable business models in school.
Older People's Advice Project
An income maximisation and holistic advice service for older tenant households (age 60+). Operates amongst a partnership of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) including Abronhill Housing Association, Almond Housing Association, Link Housing Association, Paragon Housing Association, Weslo Housing Management and Wishaw and District Housing Association.
Hillcrest Housing Association: Pre-Tenancy Project
The Financial Pre-Tenancy Service has been running since 2007 and is a partnership between Dundee City Council's Homeless Unit and Hillcrest Housing Association. It focuses on enabling people to sustain tenancies and preventing repeat homelessness by preparing individuals for the transition from temporary homeless accommodation to a permanent tenancy.
Financial Inclusion: West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network
West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network is a registered charity and partnership organisation. Their aim is to ensure that all West Lothian residents are aware of their financial choices and to promote access to financial advice, products and other services, particularly for the most excluded social groups.
1st Alliance: 1st Loan
The 1st Loan project is administered by the 1st Alliance Credit Union for service users referred from debt advice services and other partners. It offers a consistent support service for clients by continuing to work jointly with the council and other partners. It helps the individual stick to a repayment schedule, give advice on budgeting and ideally create a savings plan for the client.
Cornwall Strategic Partnership
Child Poverty Toolkit case study on a county-wide family service to reduce child poverty.
Government Office for the North East
Child Poverty Toolkit case study on a regional child poverty strategy.
The Knowsley LSP
Child Poverty Toolkit case study on a borough-wide approach that will contribute to a broader Merseyside strategy.
London Borough of Enfield
Child Poverty Toolkit case study on maximising child poverty funding through One Large Intervention (OLI).
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