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HM Treasury

Financial Inclusion: the way forward

Pre-Budget Report 2004: Promoting Financial Inclusion

ATM Working Group Report 'Cash Machines - Meeting Consumer Needs - December 2006

Local Authority Beacon Scheme "Promoting Financial Inclusion and Tackling Over-indebtedness" Theme launched March 2006

Local Authorities have an important role to play in promoting financial inclusion through their day-to-day contact with financially excluded individuals, as funders and providers of money advice, and through local initiatives. The Beacon Scheme recognises excellence in local government and supports the dissemination of best practice.

The application brochure for Round 8 of the Beacon Scheme, including the theme "Promoting Financial Inclusion and Tackling Over-indebtedness", was launched on 20 March by the Local Government Minister. Details of the initiative, including the application brochure, can be found on www.idea.gov.uk/beacons. Applications must be submitted by 23 June 2006.

Please see the links below for information about Financial Inclusion Fund projects:

Face-to-face debt advice
Growth Fund for third sector lenders