Our city should be a place where everyone has the chance of a decent and secure life. Instead, too many people – many from working families – are struggling to meet their needs.
Financial hardship means not being able to heat your home, pay your rent, or buy the essentials for your children. It means waking up every day facing insecurity, uncertainty and impossible decisions about money. It means facing marginalisation – and even discrimination – because of financial circumstances.
The constant stress it causes can overwhelm people, affecting them emotionally and depriving them of the chance to play a full part in society.
The strategy document in the downloads section contains a set of proposals we hope will inspire, encourage and support action across the city.
Please view below useful links, tips and pointers on where and how to find support across the city: