Money worries? Start talking!

Wednesday 14th November 11am – 2pm

The Prentice Centre, Granton Mains Avenue

(opposite entrance to Edinburgh College Granton Campus)

The event brings together multiple agencies who are working to tackle poverty and inequality and assist people in a range of ‘financial capability’ areas including income maximisation, debt advice, help with fuel and housing costs, free school meals and clothing grants, housing support, employability, low cost credit, etc.

Organisations taking part in the Prentice Centre event are:

  • Granton Information Centre (hosts)
  • Muirhouse Housing Association (event sponsors)
  • Changeworks
  • Family & Housing Support
  • Scotcash
  • Y People
  • Community Renewal
  • Circle
  • West Granton Housing Co-operative
  • Advice Shop
  • Dunedin Housing Association
  • Fresh Start
  • Turn 2 Us

For further information telephone Granton Information Centre 0131 551 2459 or 0131 552 0458 or email michelle@gic.org.uk or david@gic.org.uk

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The work will begin on Thursday 25 October and is expected to last three weeks.

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