Money Matters, the Gateshead Financial Inclusion Partnership (GFIP), aims to tackle financial exclusion by helping to equip residents to access clear advice, information and guidance. The impact of welfare reform has affected people both in and out of work. As families begin to struggle financially, many feel that taking on credit is the only way to make ends meet, with a third of all families having to borrow money to pay for essentials for their children in the last year. In this environment the growth of illegal lending has continued to rise across the UK.
The partnership is working with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT),to run a month long campaign in November to highlight what ‘loan sharks’ are, how to report them and what support is available to victims. During the week commencing the 24th Nov, we will be piloting a more intensive activity in Felling, Deckham and Bensham, if successful we will be rolling this out to other parts of the borough.
For those pharmacy’s in the pilot areas we are offering training to front line staff, free IMLT resources such as posters, leaflets and free pharmacy bags
If you would like to know more about the campaign or be involved please contact Judith Broder the CouncilsFinancial Inclusion Co-ordinator on 433 2037 or by email judithbroder@gateshead.gov.uk
The partnership is working with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT),to run a month long campaign in November to highlight what ‘loan sharks’ are, how to report them and what support is available to victims. During the week commencing the 24th Nov, we will be piloting a more intensive activity in Felling, Deckham and Bensham, if successful we will be rolling this out to other parts of the borough.
For those pharmacy’s in the pilot areas we are offering training to front line staff, free IMLT resources such as posters, leaflets and free pharmacy bags
If you would like to know more about the campaign or be involved please contact Judith Broder the CouncilsFinancial Inclusion Co-ordinator on 433 2037 or by email judithbroder@gateshead.gov.uk
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