02/10/2026
🙌 Stirling Council is proud to support Challenge Poverty Week (5-11 October).
The annual campaign is an opportunity for the council and its community partners to reaffirm their commitment to address this national issue and to highlight some of the ongoing work across Stirling to tackle poverty and reduce inequalities.
We are aware of the pressures faced in our communities that are linked to issues such as the rising cost of living and wider economic challenges.
Throughout the week, we will be raising awareness of the supports available locally through a range of services and projects, and encouraging conversations about the actions needed to reduce poverty.
We are committed to working with our communities and partners to ensure that people can access the support they need, improve their wellbeing and realise their full potential.
Monday’s (5 Oct) theme is Social Security. Our Advice Services Team will be available on the mobile library bus on Monday to provide advice and information for residents.
The team provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people on benefits, money matters, debt issues and digital inclusion.
Did you know in 2025-26, they identified almost £7.5 million of financial gains for clients, an average gain per client of £3,082.
The mobile library bus will be at Hillpark (10am-12 noon) and Cultenhove (2-4pm) if you want to pop-in for a chat with the team.
More information on the service is available here: stirling.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/advice-services-and-welfare-reform/
The Poverty Alliance NHS Forth Valley Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise University of Stirling Forth Valley College
