The #ScamAwareVan is travelling around the country this summer as part of the #ShutOutScammers campaign to raise awareness of doorstep crime Let us know if you see it out and about in the Highlands this week! #ScamShare #ScamAware

Thank you to the Fair for You customer for sharing an honest insight into their daily budgeting. Better credit solutions clearly play an important role in everyday lives. Read the The Telegraph money diary 👉 tinyurl.com/5edkrvds #FairCredit #FinancialInclusion

We know how easily adverse life events can push financially-excluded households into a crisis. Thank you to our customer for talking Madeleine Ross/Telegraph Money through her life and setbacks, and how Fair for You helps keep the show on the road. telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer…

More than one million adults and children in the UK are in ‘appliance poverty’*, meaning they live without at least one major household appliance. With a third of UK adults having difficulty accessing mainstream credit**, replacing broken appliances could be a struggle.

Since its formation in 2015, Fair for You has provided over 250,000 loans (totalling £70m) to more than 83,000 UK customers. They are dedicated to alleviating poverty through better credit provision. #affordablecredit #Renfrewshire #stoploansharks

Last year RACA conducted a Money, Debt and Savings Survey. We found that some people in #Renfrewshire use loan sharks. If you have borrowed from a loan shark, remember they are committing a crime, not you. Our animation explains why loan sharks are illegal and where to get help.

We are delighted to support the Kaoros Women+ Cost of Living event on Friday 6th September. Come along for some RACA inspired information, guidance and support.

This new blog from one of our affordable credit partners, Salad Money is a great read. Hear Dan Evans talk about financial stability including emergency funds and savings techniques. Take a 👀now. raca.org.uk/salad-money-ta…

#NoWrongPath today as school pupils receive exam results this week. What you think you want to do might work or not. There are many paths to get where you want to in life. Good luck!

This week we are delighted to support Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance with their loan shark animation. The RACA Survey found that some people have previously used loan sharks. We support a zero-tolerance approach to loan sharks in our community. Please share. TradingStandardsScot

This week we are delighted to share our new loan shark animation. The RACA survey found that some people have previously used loan sharks. We support a zero-tolerance approach to loan sharks in our community. Please share. TradingStandardsScot

Carer Support Payment is replacing Carer’s Allowance for people in Scotland. Since launching as pilot in November 2023, £1,124,285 has been paid out to carers. The benefit will launch across Scotland in November this year. Read the full publication: bit.ly/CarerSupportPa…

If a friend/family member seems to be in a financial crisis, #AskTheQuestion “Can I help you find someone who can support you and help you avoid loan sharks?” Find organisations who can help at stopillegallending.co.uk

Have you visited our website before? It can direct you to organisations such as Fair for You and Conduit Scotland who offer fair and affordable loans, even if you don’t have the best credit score. You don’t need to turn to a loan shark! raca.org.uk Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau

Joining a Credit Union is a good way to save for a rainy day, so you don’t have to turn to a loan shark. They offer a range of products including savings accounts and loans. If you would like to find out more about Credit Unions and how to join, visit raca.org.uk/credit-unions/

Keep an eye out for our #StopLoanSharks advert on STV this week👀👇 Find out more about our work and how we can help you avoid illegal money lenders on our website or by calling 0800 074 0878

Thank you to everyone who supported our loan shark awareness campaign with our animation during August. We are delighted with the response and will shortly send a small survey to hear about your experiences. #stoploansharks

Still some appointments available tomorrow and Friday!

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival starts in two weeks. Our programme is available here 👇 paisley.is/featured_event… Including activity from: CREATE Paisley Inspiring Families Development Network Scotland. Kairos Women+ Paisley Museum Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance RAMH RenAntiStigma The STAR Project