sharon bell

Head of StepChange Debt Charity Scotland. Responsible for the strategic development of the charity in Scotland. Tweeting in a personal capacity.

[Joanna Elson @JoannaElson]

It is heartbreaking isn’t it that 1 in 4 scam victims are over 65. Do share our @IndependentAge Scamwise guide with anyone who could benefit from knowing what to avoid ⬇️

[StepChange @StepChange]

📢 The General Election is just under 6 weeks away, and we need to see a real commitment to change for the millions struggling with problem debt.

Our Chief Client Officer @Politicana shares what we're calling for from the next Government. 👇

https://t.co/G0aj9AvbWL

[StepChange @StepChange]

Our new CEO, @VikkiBrownridge was delighted to meet with @griffitha earlier today to discuss increased demand for our services amidst the rising cost of living and the impact this is having on our clients.

The continued squeeze on household finances means free debt advice is more important than ever. Vital to ensure that companies who create demand for debt advice pay their way to ensure free, independent debt advice can help all who need it.

[MoneyAdviceScotland @moneyadvicescot]

Thank you to all the attendees and speakers for an insightful day of discussion and reflection. With @CitAdviceScot @CAPscot and @StepChange we are committed to using our influence to continue these important conversations.
#NeededMoreThanEver

[MoneyAdviceScotland @moneyadvicescot]

During the discussion, advisers shared hidden costs including increased impacts on children, stigma surrounding debt, and digital exclusion. There was also a focus on collaborative working and a need for a rights based approach to free debt advice. #NeededMoreThanEver

[StepChange @StepChange]

Today we’re with our friends at @moneyadvicescot @CitAdviceScot and @CAPscot discussing how free debt advice is #NeededMoreThanEver.

Here's our Head of StepChange Scotland, Sharon Bell, speaking in the first session.

[StepChange @StepChange]

📢Just released: ‘Scotland in the Red’. Our findings show an alarming increase in the average amount a StepChange client is behind on household bills, which has increased by 68% year on year.

Read more: https://t.co/Lv2ZwT8qJ1 1/3

[StepChange @StepChange]

Great to meet @AnasSarwar today at #ScotLab23 and discuss how we can support struggling households.

[StepChange @StepChange]

We’re all set up in Edinburgh for the #ScotLab23 conference this weekend! We’ll be talking about how we can support people through the cost of living crisis.

👋 If you’re visiting, don’t be shy and pop by for a chat on how we can help.

[sharon bell @SBellStepChange]

@IngledewStephen @FinTechScotland Congratulations Stephen. Well deserved honour.

[sharon bell @SBellStepChange]

@ImRachelLuckett Beautiful picture Rachel ❤️

[StepChange @StepChange]

We also had the opportunity to talk to @NicolaSturgeon on how we can support people through the cost of living crisis. #SNP22

[StepChange @StepChange]

Further highlights from our time at the #SNPConference this weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to discuss how we can help people through money worries and debt.

Don’t wait to get help. We’re here if you need us 🤝

[Lesia Vasylenko @lesiavasylenko]

Raising the #Ukraine flag 🇺🇦 at @theSNP Conference stage this morning with @NicolaSturgeon. @StewartMcDonald thank you for this platform to speak on behalf of Ukrainians. #Scotland thank you for the continued support

[StepChange @StepChange]

Lovely to meet @AnumSNP today, discussing how we can help people get their finances back on track. #SNP22

[StepChange @StepChange]

Wonderful to also meet delegates @KirstySNP and @uartlach today! #SNPConference2022

[Richard Lane @Politicana]

Fantastic to see our amazing @StepChange Scotland team out in force talking about problem debt at @theSNP conference!

[StepChange @StepChange]

We’re all set up in Aberdeen for the #SNP22 conference this weekend!

We’ll be talking about how we can support people through the cost of living crisis.

👋 If you’re visiting, don’t be shy and pop by for a chat on how we can help.

[StepChange @StepChange]

📢 Our new research shows more than one in three UK parents with kids are worried their finances will suffer over the school holidays amid the #CostOfLivingCrisis. (1/2)

https://t.co/RUWuX9BFGU

[One Parent Families Scotland @OPFS]

‼️ In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿38% of children in single parent families are living in poverty compared to 25% of all children.

❓ Why?

👉 Single parents have just 1 income and often the 'paying parent' pays either little or no Child Maintenance.

❌Families cannot always make private arrangements.