Money Advice Scotland

Debt Awareness Week: What’s Stopping Us From Addressing Debt?

To mark Debt Awareness Week 2024, we use this blog entry to highlight the current financial landscape in Scotland. Read more
Policy Brief - Empowering Women, Erasing Debt

To mark International Women's Day 2024, and address the gender disparities in debt in Scotland, we have produced this policy brief which draws on key findings and statistics to highlight the need to alleviate the financial challenges encountered by women. Read more
Money Advice Scotland’s response to the Scottish Budget 2024-25

Read MAS' response to the Scottish Budget which sets out the Scottish Government's proposed spending and tax plans for 2024-25. Read more
MAS Money Micro-guides

A series of short videos providing key information on various financial topics, helping to break down the jargon and get to the important points. Read more

Because people in debt deserve to be treated fairly.

Dignity First: Our approach to silencing stigmatising language in money and debt

Dive into the details of our journey to the Dignity First campaign. See our comprehensive report detailing our approach to silencing stigma and why language holds the key to doing so.

Dignity First FAQs

Have questions about our Dignity First campaign? Find the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) here.

Dignity First Commitment

Sign up to pledge your organisation's commitment to transforming language norms and promoting dignity and respect in all financial communications.

Share your experience of stigma in money and debt

Have you experienced stigma when it comes to money and debt? Share your story to support the campaign and inspire change.

Latest stories

Policy in Action: Reflecting on the Past Few Months

In this blog, Emily reflects on the policy teams activities over the past few months. Read more
Reflecting on the Dignity First Campaign Launch Event

In this blog, Emily reflects on our recent launch event for the Dignity First campaign. Read more
Debt Awareness Week: What’s Stopping Us From Addressing Debt?

To mark Debt Awareness Week 2024, we use this blog entry to highlight the current financial landscape in Scotland. Read more

Latest events

'What Money Advisers Need To Do Their Jobs' Conference - May 2nd, 2024

A conference for the free money and debt advice sector, join this gathering of advisers to discuss the challenges, successes, and future needs of the sector. Read more
Start: 2^nd May, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 2^nd May, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 19^th March, 2024

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Location: Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue, 16 Saint Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU
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Stress Management Workshop - 8th May, 10am - 12pm

This interactive workshop explores stress and stress management strategies to apply to working life. This free session is open to anyone working in the free money advice sector. Read more
Start: 8^th May, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 8^th May, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 28^th March, 2024

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Location: Teams, details to follow
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Protecting Your Wellbeing Workshop - 9th May, 10am - 12pm

This interactive workshop explores boundary setting and creating self-care routines by exploring various self-care practices. This free session is open to anyone working in the free money advice sector. Read more
Start: 9^th May, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 9^th May, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 28^th March, 2024

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Location: Teams, details to follow
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News

Money Advice Scotlands' concerns over involuntary PPM installation for debt recovery

MAS' statement on the recent reintroduction of forced prepayment meter (PPM) installation. Read more
Money Advice Scotland’s response to the Scottish Budget 2024-25

Read MAS' response to the Scottish Budget which sets out the Scottish Government's proposed spending and tax plans for 2024-25. Read more
Money Advice Scotland featured in BBC Disclosure: The Debt Dealers

Training Development Lead, Ged Mulvey, features in BBC Disclosure programme. Read more