Throughout the week, we will be sharing information and advice about the support available to help families struggling with income or money worries. 

Online information is being offered to help support people across the area who are living with or facing poverty. Thousands of households are suffering from low incomes and high living costs. The information will provide practical steps people can take to help boost their income and improve their lives.

A series of free events have also been organised in local communities which will be hosted by the council, its partners and voluntary organisations. 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 provides an opportunity for people to raise their voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland.

Our Tackling Poverty Strategy aims to help residents tackle the drivers of poverty by offering guidance on health and wellbeing, employment, income maximisation and support for families and parents.

Peter Kelly of The Poverty Alliance said: “We’re very pleased that North Lanarkshire Council is marking this year’s Challenge Poverty Week. 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.”

More information about events taking place across North Lanarkshire is available on our Tackling Poverty webpage and social media channels.