Midlothian Unites to Challenge Poverty
This Challenge Poverty Week, we’d like to highlight the work of the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network (MFIN) and extend our thanks to everyone who attended their event this week.
Sustaining Anti-Poverty Work in Midlothian
Midlothian Community Action work in close partnership with MFIN, a network that aims to help relieve poverty and promote public awareness around matters relating to the management of personal finances.
MFIN held a special Challenge Poverty Event on Tuesday, themed around sustaining anti-poverty work in challenging times. The event, held at St John’s & King’s Park Church in Dalkeith, provided a great opportunity to hear from national funders.
Lead Development Worker at MCA, Natalie Welsh, explained:
“I think it’s amazing that we can have funders come out and speak to us. Midlothian is a small community and it’s great that we can have somebody come out from the council and talk about the stats that they use. It shows the sort of close relationship that we have and the ability to work together to tackle issues, especially poverty.”
During the event, the Midlothian Climate Action Network announced the launch of two new, free resources developed in partnership with MFIN. These guides are aimed at third sector organisations and community groups to build long-term resilience and secure crucial funding.
What is Challenge Poverty Week?
Challenge Poverty Week is Scotland’s annual chance to highlight the injustice of poverty, and to celebrate collective action based on justice and compassion. It’s a chance for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. Each year, hundreds of organisations do just that, including elected representative, charities and NGOs, local authorities, faith groups, businesses, school and colleges, trade unions, professional bodies and more.
Peter Kelly of The Poverty Alliance said:
“We’re very pleased that Midlothian is marking this year’s Challenge Poverty Week. In a rich country like ours, poverty is an injustice that weakens us all as a society. But we can solve it. We can redesign our economy to make sure people have incomes that are adequate enough to live a life with freedom and dignity.”
Cost of Living Support in Midlothian
MFIN continue to update their Cost of Living Support Directory with a range of accessible support services, from local food pantries and clothing banks, to 1-1 finance and job support.
In collaboration with Dalkeith CAB, MFIN has also published a range of useful leaflets that provide information on the most common enquiries that local statutory & third sector organisations often receive.
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