"Financial exclusion destroys opportunity, health and wellbeing. It traps people in cycles of repaying extraordinarily high fees and interest when they need credit.." Read Lord Iain McNicol's views on financial inclusion New Start Magazine newstartmag.co.uk/articles/opini… #FinancialInclusion

Uprating benefits by just 3.1% in April, when inflation is expected to be 7% or higher, is a substantial real-terms cut to benefits. Low-income families are already going without essentials and have nothing left to cut back on. Read more, here: jrf.org.uk/press/400000-p…

Loan sharks trap poorest as #CostOfLivingCrisis bites. Report from The Centre for Social Justice finds most people using illegal lenders have long term health conditions and are on #benefits. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-607668…

📢 There's still time to apply to join LCF as an Employment Support Officer! Salary: £24,472 - £29,910 per annum Hours: full-time Location: Preston & Skelmersdale with travel Closing date: 28 March at 23:59 See below for more info or email [email protected]

Number of UK households with large debts rises by a third theguardian.com/money/2022/mar…

"We're seeing illegal money lenders using social media and dating apps to reach vulnerable people. One even paid an influencer to entice new victims. So we have to be conscious of that new frontier." Joe Shalam 🔊 Starts 0:45 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… 📖 bit.ly/3JoRRje

If you've borrowed money from a loan shark you haven’t broken the law, they have. It's illegal to lend money for profit without Financial Conduct Authority authorisation. Speak to Stop Loan Sharks @LoanSharkNews in confidence 24/7: Call 0300 555 2222 Text 07860 022116 Visit stoploansharks.co.uk

Illegal money lending on the rise; explosive growth in unregulated #BNPL, big gap in UK credit market – yet "what hasn’t happened is a really concerted effort from government to expand the community lending sector" Helen Thomas in Financial Times FT Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign. (1) ft.com/content/274834…

🚨 Scammers are sending text messages appearing to be from Ofgem offering rebates THIS IS A SCAM The link could harvest your personal data so be #ScamAware Read more on how to avoid scams and what to do if you are affected ⬇️ ow.ly/8XWS50JlTAV

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team! Salary: starting from £18,018 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week (9-5, Mon-Fri) Location: office-based in Preston city centre For more info, visit lancashirecommunityfinance.co.uk/home/careers/

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Debt Advisor to join us! Salary: £25,000-£28,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week (9-5, Mon-Fri) Location: primarily office-based in Preston city centre with some outreach delivery For more info visit lancashirecommunityfinance.co.uk/home/careers/

Looking forward to hosting and providing important information to our residents for keeping safe and warm over the winter months Preston City Council NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Talking Therapies Fishwick StMatts

Come and talk all things money with us at Preston Community Hub today, from information about benefits (incl Pension Credit help) to making the most of your money, avoiding loan sharks as Christmas approaches, and dealing with debt 📍PCH, Samuel Street, Preston PR1 4YE ⏰10.30-2.30

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, you’re not alone. Our friendly team of expert advisers are here to listen, support, and guide you every step of the way. Get in touch with us and together we’ll find a way forward. 📞 01772 556877 📧 [email protected]

Our Money, Money, Maths project can help to make managing your money simple. We'll help you to... 🔢 Gain essential skills 📈 Build your confidence 🚀 Unlock new opportunities #MultiplyLancashire #SkillsForLife #MathsConfidence #LifelongLearning

🙌 WorkWell is a #free #voluntary service supporting people recently #unemployed or struggling with their job to start & stay in work. ⭐️For the #Preston area with Kerry at Beanstalk Lancashire Community Finance Preston North End Community and Education Trust selnet-uk.com/workwell-in-pr… LSC Integrated Care Partnership Preston City Council #workwellpreston

🚀 Kickstart your career with LCF! We’re hiring an Apprentice Administrator in Preston. Gain real experience, a funded qualification & make a difference. Apply by Tuesday 2 September 👉 bit.ly/47ff7z0 #Apprenticeship #PrestonJobs

📣 The new real Living Wage rates are out today, meaning a pay-rise for hundreds of thousands of workers! We’re proud to be part of over 16,000 UK employers leading the way on decent pay for our employees. Find out more: livingwage.org.uk/news