MERTHYR TYDFIL FINANCIAL INCLUSION FORUM
The Forum was formed in the latter part of 2008 following a consultation event around financial inclusion, and complements the intention of the Welsh Assembly Government to tackle this subject matter.
Details of the Financial Inclusion Strategy for Wales “Taking Everyone Into Account” can be found here....
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Forum has agreed terms of reference which can be found here....
MEMBERSHIP
The Merthyr Tydfil Financial Inclusion Forum is open to all individuals and organisations in the County Borough who are involved in providing or funding financial inclusion services, or who are interested in developing this area of work. The Forum aims to be recognised as the leading source of knowledge and good practice, and deliver real tangible benefits for the people of Merthyr Tydfil.
Third sector organisations participating in the Forum are encouraged to become members of VAMT, and can register by downloading and completing an application form here.
Statutory partners are also welcome to engage with the Forum for the benefit of partnership working, information sharing and networking.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 20th April 2011 | 10 am to 12 Noon | 3Gs Development Trust |
| 21st June 2011 | 10 am to 12 Noon | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
| 24th August 2011 | 10 am to 12 Noon | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
| 25th October 2011 | 10 am to 12 Noon | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
| 13th December 2011 | 10 am to 12 Noon | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
For directions to the Voluntary Action Centre please click here....
| Forum Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 2010 | Agenda Jan 27th | Minutes Jan 27th |
| March 2010 | CANCELLED | CANCELLED |
| May 2010 | Agenda May 19th | Minutes May 19th |
| July 2010 | Agenda Jul 28th | Minutes July 28th |
| September 2010 | Agenda Sep 29th | |
| November 24th 2010 | Agenda Nov 24th |
For details of past Financial Inclusion Forum meetings, agenda and minutes click the link below:
CHAIR, CHAMPION AND REPS
Chair
The Chair of the Forum is elected as outlined in the terms of reference.
Champion
Not yet identified.
Reps
The Forum is seeking to build a pool of representatives to engage in Borough-wide planning groups and fora. To see an outline of the role and commitment required click here...
If you feel you have the skills necessary to undertake a representative role, and would like to pursue this further then please contact the Health & Social Care Facilitator on (01685) 353932.
CONSULTATION INFORMATION
For all consultation information including current, previous and responses please follow this link....
If you would like to contribute to a local response to any current consultation, then please contact Sharon by email or ring her on (01685) 353932.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Merthyr Tydfil Financial Inclusion Forum Strategy
Merthyr Tydfil Financial Inclusion Forum Action Plan - Update 13
Network News from The Health and Social Care facilitator
Financial Capability and Wellbeing: Evidence from the BHPS here....
Figuring out Finance: an overview of financial exclusion in Wales here....
The attached poster includes some useful signs to alert advisers/frontline workers that their clients may be in debt to a loan shark here....
