Merthyr Tydfil Financial Inclusion Forum
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 24th January 2012 | 2 pm to 4 pm | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
| 21st March 2012 | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| 22nd May 2012 | 2 pm to 4 pm | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
| 24th July 2012 | 2 pm to 4 pm | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
| 25th September 2012 | 2 pm to 4 pm | Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil |
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.
For directions to the Voluntary Action Centre please click [here].
Representatives
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) 353904.
Other Relevant Information
Merthyr Tydfil Financial Inclusion Forum Strategy
Merthyr Tydfil Financial Inclusion Forum Action Plan Update 13
Financial Capability and Wellbeing: Evidence from the BHPS [click here].
Figuring out Finance: an overview of financial exclusion in Wales [click here].
The attached poster includes some useful signs to alert advisers/frontline workers that their clients may be in debt to a loan shark [click here].
