Poverty and Social Inclusion (PSI) - Financial Inclusion

The Poverty and Social Inclusion (PSI) project is a new team within Financial Inclusion.  The team consists of a Team Co-Ordinator, two Financial Inclusion Officers and an Admin Assistant.  The aim of the project is to help break down the barriers that can prevent individuals from taking up employment and provide assistance with benefits and financial situations. 

Some of the ways we can help are: 
  •  Maximising Income
  •  Assisting with benefit applications 
  •  Give budgeting advice
  • Money / Debt advice

Advice

  • Benefits calculation tick
  • Money advice tick

Looking for Work

  • Completing applications tick

Ages Helped

  • Under 16
  • 16-19 tick
  • 19-25 tick
  • 25+ tick

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