London Local Authority Financial Inclusion Toolkit

Based on the work of the LA sub-group of the national DWP Financial Inclusion Champions initiative, the London LA Financial Inclusion Toolkit was developed by a Workshop held 26 May 2010 and revised March 2011.

Contributions to improve the Toolkit

The Community Services Team welcomes contributions from London Boroughs and their strategic partners to update or add to the Toolkit. Contact Mark Brangwyn. Opens in a new window

In this section of our site you can find the following resources:

1. Financial Inclusion - the  background
2. The Business Case for Financial Inclusion Opens in a new window / The business case for Financial Inclusion - for Elected Members Opens in a new window
3. 2009 Leeds City Council Evaluation of Financial Inclusion Opens in a new window
4. LGA First" Financial Inclusion Booklet for Elected Members Opens in a new window
5. Key websites for continuing updates on Financial Inclusion Opens in a new window
6. Experian mapping - FI need and supply Opens in a new window
7. Basic Bank Account stats Opens in a new window
8. Financial Capability Strategy for UK from CFEB Opens in a new window
9. Single sheet Financial Inclusion briefings for Local Authority services - updated:
10. Visit the 2010 Financial Inclusion Toolkit for all UK Local Authorities 
11. 2011 London Councils report on Promoting a Savings Culture Opens in a new window
12. 2011 Dealing Responsibly with Debt
13. 2011 Attack on Loan Sharks
14. 2010 Credit Unions and Sharia Compliance
15. Promoting Home Contents Insurance - resources for Housing Providers 2010
16. Meeting reports including email contacts for networking:
17. Launching an FI Strategy - The Blackpool booklet Opens in a new window