Emergency Grants > Grants are available through the Scottish Welfare Fund for anyone on low income, or whose income has been negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, to help with daily living expenses such as food and bills, fuel (help with gas and electricity bills/meters) or heating costs, emergency travel expenses, and for anyone fleeing domestic violence or facing exceptional pressures caused by loss of income or employment.
Help with paying your rent > If you are having difficulty paying your rent, you can apply for help through Discretionary Housing Payments
Flexible Food Fund > If you are on a low income, have no savings and need support with the cost of food or fuel costs then the Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund may be able to support you
Free schools meals and school clothing grants > Free school meals and a £100 school grant are available to households on low income, and you can apply online if you do not already receive these. The Scottish Government has also confirmed that free school meals will continue over school holiday periods.
Money Advice service > Argyll and Bute Advice Services is dedicated to helping anyone who has money worries and to provide advice and assistance on welfare benefits.
Welfare Rights service > The Welfare Rights team are here to provide information and advice on all aspects of welfare benefits.
Advice services > Our advice services pages directs you to a variety of resources to help with money, budgeting, debts, benefits and homelessness.
