The pilot Caravan Loan Scheme was established in 2000 and operated until 2009. This report charts the background to and the operation of this social finance initiative, funded by the Society of Vincent de Paul and operated with the assistance of Exchange House MABS (later National Traveller MABS). The report also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the project and makes recommendations for future similar projects. [PDF 529KB]

This module has been developed by National Traveller MABS in conjunction with Traveller organisations and MABS. The module aims to address issues of illegal moneylending by providing a tool to participants to avoid illegal debt, in addition to providing a pathway out, where such illegal debt exists. [PDF 538KB]

Over the past 10 years, National Traveller MABS has consistently shown a commitment to the Traveller community by seeking to end financial exclusion through policy work and by working with the Community to promote money management. Prepared by Dr Stuart Stamp with the assistance of Liz Daly for National Traveller MABS. [PDF 712KB]

A year in review. Refocusing for the future.National Traveller MABS is the leading advocate for the financial inclusion of Travellers in Ireland. We work closely with other Traveller organisations that share similar values in relation to inclusion and equality for all. [PDF 1996KB]

National Traveller MABS approaches its mission from a perspective of community development with a commitment to human rights and equality. National Traveller MABS approaches its mission from a perspective of community development with a commitment to human rights and equality. National Traveller MABS recognises financial exclusion to be a key component of social and institutional exclusion.  [PDF 442KB]

Prepared June 2015 National Traveller MABS are requesting that the Government not forget the Traveller community in the upcoming budget. Ireland is in a recovery position, we want this recovery to benefit and tackle the inequalities that currently exist. [PDF 424KB]

National Traveller MABS Annual Report [PDF 1.94MB]

The importance of Ethnic Monitoring within the CIB framework a submission by National Traveller MABS. [PDF 1060KB]

The Household Budget Scheme (HHB) is facilitated by An Post in partnership with the Department of Social Protection. The facility is used to pay local authority rents and utility companies such as Bord Gáis, Electric Ireland, Airtricity and Eircom. [PDF 955KB]

Prepared in September 2014 for Budget 2015. National Traveller MABS are requesting that the Government not forget the Traveller community in the upcoming budget.  [PDF 811KB]