Give me some credit!

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In partnership with the Cross-Party Group on Poverty

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With costs rising and poverty deepening, too many households are struggling to stay afloat, with nothing to help weather a sudden income shock. Join lived experience researchers and policy and campaigns experts to hear how financial exclusion impacts on individuals, families, and communities – and what we can all do about it together. Join this discussion on the solutions and changes we need to see, to build a fairer financial system – one that helps end poverty, and enables everyone to not just survive, but flourish and thrive.

Chair: Paul O’Kane MSP, Convener, Cross-Party Group on Poverty 

Panellists: 

Peter Kelly is the CEO with the Poverty Alliance. Peter has led Scotland’s anti-poverty network since 2004, establishing impactful campaigns including living wage Scotland, Challenge Poverty Week, and, most recently, Scotland Demands Better. A member of Financial Inclusion Scotland, Peter also contributes to expert advisory groups on suicide prevention, child poverty and the minimum income guarantee.

Rebecca Deegan is Director with Fair by Design. Before joining Fair by Design in December 2024, Rebecca held leadership roles at the Association of British Insurers and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. She also founded social enterprise ‘I have a voice’, supporting young people to engage with democratic processes and pursue careers in policy and public affairs.

Two peer researchers from the ‘Give Me Some Credit’ project will also join the panel.