Useful links

This page contains links to websites of organisations with information and resources related to the Growth Fund.

Government sites

• Now lets talk money This Government funded awareness campaign is supporting organisations to help people with their money matters. The campaign website is a resource for partner organisations and other intermediaries tackling financial exclusion. It also provides information about where to go for affordable credit, get information about banking and low cost home contents insurance, or obtain free face to face money and debt advice.
• Financial Inclusion Taskforce The Financial Inclusion Taskforce has been established to monitor, evaluate, and influence the progress of initiatives undertaken by the Government to promote financial inclusion. The Taskforce also has a remit to advise Government and make recommendations on wider financial inclusion issues.
• Directgov Directgov is the website of the UK government for its citizens, providing information and online services for the public all in one place.
• Real help now Where to find help with homes, jobs and finances when you need it.
• HM Treasury The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy. Its aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth, and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all.
• Face to Face Debt Advice Project As part of the first Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) announced in the 2004 Pre Budget Report, £45 million was allocated to increasing the provision of free face-to-face debt advice in England and Wales up until April 2008. This has now been extended by another £85m until April 2011
• Financial Services Authority - Money made clear Cuts out the jargon and gives you just the facts about financial products and services, helping you to make an informed decision.
• The Scottish Government The devolved Government for Scotland is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.
• The Welsh Assembly Government The Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Wales, including the economy, health, education, and local government.

Intermediary sites

• Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL) A trade association providing support, information and services to British Credit Unions
• Community Development Finance Association (CDFA) The CDFA is the trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).
• Wales Co-operative Centre The Wales Co-operative Centre supports the development of co-operatives and social enterprises