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Money Advice Scotland

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We are Scotland's money charity. We aim to promote fair policy for people in debt, support money advisers, and improve financial wellbeing for people in Scotland.

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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Ask the Expert with Fast Forward: Gambling and Gambling harms
Join us for a one hour webinar with Fast Forward on gambling and gambling harms
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Hidden in Plain Sight: Gambling and Financial Harms – Wednesday 4 November 2026 This one-hour interactive Ask the Expert session will be delivered by the Scottish Gambling Education Hub, a Fast Forward programme funded by the Scottish Government. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Our first briefing looks at access to free, impartial and high-quality money and debt advice and how we can work towards ensuring everyone in Scotland can access vital, trusted, free advice in a way that works for them. You can read our full report here canva.link/22f04ogdtv55... 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Last week we shared our vision for a financially resilient Scotland, ‘What Scotland Could Look Like in 2031’. Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing six briefings on the missions that could help create a more financially secure Scotland. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We are supporting SCVO's calls for a funding landscape that is fair, flexible, sustainable, and accessible to ensure organisations can provide the services and projects crucial to Scotland’s communities. Read about SCVO’s package of asks here - scvo.scot/policy/fair-...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We're here at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh at the Financial Conduct Authority Annual General Meeting 2026, to find out about key movements and trends of consumers, markets and the wider economy in Scotland over the last year.
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It’s #ChallengePoverty Week and the perfect opportunity for us to launch our vision for a financially resilient Scotland: ‘What Scotland Could Look Like in 2031’. Our detailed briefing highlights six missions Scotland should be working towards. You can read it here canva.link/22f04ogdtv55...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Adviser-Only Helplines = better outcomes for everyone. You can find out more about why we are calling on creditors and service providers to introduce Adviser-Only Helplines here canva.link/7crx2h36s33g...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In our fourth and final blog in the Shared Responsibility for Workplace Wellbeing series, our Workforce Wellbeing Officer, Chris, discusses the role of national organisations, funders and commissioners. You can read the blog here canva.link/atdnmel9akys...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Find out more in our simple guide to saving with an ISA here canva.link/uk-isa-sep26 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Throughout UK Savings Week (21-27 September) we’ve been sharing some useful resources to help you #saveyourway. An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a tax-free way to save or invest your money and depending on the type of ISA you chose, your money can earn interest or be invested. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It allows you to save up to £4000 each tax year towards your first home or retirement, with the Government adding a 25% bonus to your savings. Find out more about the LISA savings scheme here canva.link/uk-lisa-sep26 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This UK Savings Week (21-27 September) we want to help you #saveyourway by sharing some useful resources. If you are looking to buy your first home or save for retirement, a UK Government Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA) may be a good option for you. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We are running another 'Introduction to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners' course on Monday 28 September. This free course is open to everyone, with a special focus on those in supportive roles. Find out more and book your place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-intro-t...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
To find out more about the scheme and how you can benefit from the valuable tax-free bonuses follow the link canva.link/uk-hts-sep26 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It’s UK Savings Week – 21- 27 September – and we want to help you #saveyourway by sharing some useful resources. The UK Government Help to Save Scheme is an initiative designed to support individuals on low incomes, particularly those receiving Universal Credit. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At Money Advice Scotland we support SCVO’s calls for a funding landscape that is fair, flexible, sustainable, and accessible to ensure organisations can provide the services and projects crucial to Scotland’s communities. Read about SCVO’s package of asks here scvo.scot/policy/fair-... @scvo.scot
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There are still a few places remaining for our upcoming 'Introduction to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners' session on Wednesday 23 September. You can book your free place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-intro-t...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The free webinar will take place online on Wednesday 16 September at 1pm - book your place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex... 2/2 #PAD26 #PensionAwarenessDay
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Ask the Expert Webinar: Pensions with Pivotal Financial Planning
Join us for another Ask the Expert webinar, in partnership with Pivotal Financial Planning where we’ll cover pensions.
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It's Pension Awareness Week 2026 and here at Money Advice Scotland we are hosting an Ask the Expert Webinar where our Financial Wellbeing Lead, Marlena McFarlane, will be joined by Jordan Mushet from Pivotal Financial Planning to discuss understanding pensions and retirement planning. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Good luck to our team walking the Kiltwalk in Edinburgh today - take it all in your stride! 🚶‍➡️ If you'd like to support Money Advice Scotland you can do so via our just giving page www.justgiving.com/team/masedi?... Thank you 🙂
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We're supporting SCVO's calls for a funding landscape that is fair, flexible, sustainable, and accessible to ensure organisations can provide the services and projects crucial to Scotland’s communities. You can read about SCVO’s package of asks here scvo.scot/policy/fair-... @scvo.scot
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
At Money Advice Scotland we support SCVO's calls for a funding landscape that is fair, flexible, sustainable, and accessible to ensure organisations can provide the services and projects crucial to Scotland’s communities. Read about SCVO’s package of asks here scvo.scot/policy/fair-... @scvo.scot
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
To register: - Click on the link below and select which walk you wish to take part in - Insert your details - In the Charity Fundraising section type ‘Money Advice Scotland’ - Select ‘Yes, I will be a member of a team’ and insert ‘Money Advice Scotland’ in.justgiving.events/edinburgh-ki... 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This time next week we'll be limbering up for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk - there is still time to register to join us! Remember there are three walks to choose from: 🚶‍➡️ The Wee Wander (approx. 4.6 miles) 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ The Big Stroll (approx. 11.3 miles) 🚶‍♂️‍➡️ The Mighty Stride (approx. 21 miles). 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
...but would benefit from feeling more confident in talking to their service users about money worries they may have. Find out more and book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-intro-t... ng-training-for-third-sector-practitioners-tickets-1997458071863 2/2
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An intro. to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners
Introduction to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners'
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Due to popular demand, we are running another ‘Introduction to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners’ session on Wednesday 23 September. This free course is for anyone working directly with people within the third sector who does not necessarily provide money advice... 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
To register: - Click on the link below and select which walk you wish to take part in - Insert your details - In the Charity Fundraising section type ‘Money Advice Scotland’ - Select ‘Yes, I will be a member of a team’ and insert ‘Money Advice Scotland’ in.justgiving.events/edinburgh-ki... 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Put your best foot forward with Money Advice Scotland at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk this month - we'd love to have you walk with us! Register to join our team and receive a Money Advice Scotland participant t-shirt. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Find out more and book your free place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex... 2/2
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Ask the Expert Webinar: Pensions with Pivotal Financial Planning
Join us for another Ask the Expert webinar, in partnership with Pivotal Financial Planning where we’ll cover pensions.
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
There are a few tickets remaining for our upcoming Ask the Expert Webinar: Pensions with Pivotal Financial Planning on Wed 16 Sept. The webinar will cover essential topics including how to locate lost pensions, a guide on how much you can save and the various options available when you retire. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In the third blog in our Shared Responsibility for Workplace Wellbeing series, our Workforce Wellbeing Officer, Chris, looks at the role of organisations canva.link/inwmrxsfarju...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Save the date - 4/11/26 We are planning this year's Money Advice Sector Conference in partnership with @stepchange.bsky.social, @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & CAP. The event will be held at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow on 4/11/2026. More details, including how to book, will follow soon....
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
To register: - Click on the link below and select which walk you wish to take part in - Insert your details - In the Charity Fundraising section type ‘Money Advice Scotland’ - Select ‘Yes, I will be a member of a team’ and insert ‘Money Advice Scotland’. in.justgiving.events/edinburgh-ki... 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026 is fast approaching - but there is still time to step up and join our team to fundraise for Money Advice Scotland. We'd love to have you walk with us!   Register to join our team and receive a Money Advice Scotland participant t-shirt! 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We're sharing our priorities for the next PfG, highlighting the vital role played by the free advice sector in Scotland. We want to see sustainable funding for the sector, a Scottish Financial Inclusion Strategy, and improved public sector debt recovery processes. canva.link/42ietq0ec8t1...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
or join our team by registering here in.justgiving.events/edinburgh-ki.... Just enter your details, insert ‘Money Advice Scotland’ as your team and our team captain’s name, Roxanne Rothafel. We look forward to walking with you! 2/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
There's still time to support MAS as we stride through Scotland’s Capital at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 13 September. Register to walk with us and receive a Money Advice Scotland participant t-shirt! You can donate on our just giving page here www.justgiving.com/team/masedi?... 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thanks for your patience while our new website is loading!
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New website coming soon! While our website is under development, our usual content and resources will be unavailable but you can use the contact details in the image to get in touch with any team at MAS if you need anything that you'd normally get from the website.
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
You can also donate on our JustGiving page here www.justgiving.com/team/masedi?... 2/2
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Team fundraising for Money Advice Scotland
Help Roxanne Rothafel raise money to support Money Advice Scotland
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
There is still time to register to walk with us at this year's Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 13 September. Join our team by registering here in.justgiving.events/edinburgh-ki.... Enter your details and insert 'Money Advice Scotland' as your team. We look forward to walking with you 🚶‍♀️‍➡️1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Buy Now Pay Later has changed and we are hosting a free online session which will explore what these changes are, and what this means for consumers using this form of credit. Sign up for the 45 minute webinar on Wednesday 26 August - 11am - 12pm here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-the-n...
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Today we’re sharing Donna’s story, where life experience and voluntary work led her from printing to a rewarding career in debt advice. Read Donna’s blog here www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/blog/donnas-... 2/2
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Donna's Pathways to Change
Join us in our continuing our Pathways to Change series as Donna Rae shares her engaging story. Learn how Donna's varied work and life experiences led her to debt advice and how rewarding she finds…
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We’re continuing our Pathways to Change: Careers in Money Advice blog post series, to reassure young people who have just received their SQA results that there are many different routes to a fulfilling career. 1/2
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Janine worked in Community Development, Mental Health Services and Drug & Alcohol Services before taking on her role here at Money Advice Scotland. Read all about Janine’s journey on our website www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/blog/janine-... 3/3
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Janine Rennie's Pathway to Change: How I ended up as CEO for Money Advice Scotland
Join us in our Pathways to Change series as Janine Rennie shares her unique journey to the money and debt advice sector in Scotland. Janine's story highlights the diverse paths that lead to this…
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
First up, Janine Rennie shares how she became a Chief Executive Officer, initially completing a college course in business before continuing her studies at university. 2/3
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Did you receive your exam results this week and are not sure what career to pursue or the routes available to you? If you are looking for inspiration, we’re sharing our Pathways to Change: Careers in Money Advice blog posts over the next few weeks. 1/3
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Janine Rennie's Pathway to Change: How I ended up as CEO for Money Advice Scotland
Join us in our Pathways to Change series as Janine Rennie shares her unique journey to the money and debt advice sector in Scotland. Janine's story highlights the diverse paths that lead to this…
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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
📢 It's time to confront women's poverty in Scotland. Today, we're launching our new series, Confronting Women’s Poverty, outlining our 5-point plan of action to eliminate the gender income gap & prevent destitution for women & their children. 🧵⬇
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Money Advice Scotland @moneyadvicescot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This webinar contains useful advice on applying for funding for your higher education journey. www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/for-students #ResultsDay2026 #ScottishEducation 2/2
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Resources for students
This range of resources is aimed at students who are at college level. They include resources to help with topics such as starting a new job and understanding your credit file.
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