In this issue:

• multi-year funding for the Money Talk project; and the difference a 2-year settlement is making to CABs and the project team
• a new gambling support service starts in July, we hear about it and reflect on an impactful meeting with ex-footballer, John Hartson where he shared his experience of gambling addiction
• TikTok and the rise of the social media platform as a key channel for talking about what we do and reaching new audiences
• following the recent Holyrood elections, we look at the steps CAS is taking to support CABs with engaging our new parliamentarians
• Our recently appointed director of advice, Karen Nailen, outlines the priorities she'll be focussed on in her role.
• Business development is playing an ever greater role across the CAB landscape - we hear about some the  successes one CAB business development officer has enjoyed