Money and debt advice
Turn2Us
Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help. For more information visit the Turn2Us website.
Family Fund
The Family Fund gives grants to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged 17 or under, dependant on the parent or carer’s income. For more information visit the Family Fund website.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Your local Citizens Advice Bureau offers free debt management and money advice services. Visit the Angus Citizens Advice Bureau website for more information.
Credit Unions
Offer a variety of savings options that can help you to manage your money:
MoneyHelper
Free, unbiased advice on maintaining a budget, debt, borrowing, credit, insurance and general day-to-day money matters. For more information visit the MoneyHelper website.
Employment, volunteering and training
Volunteer Centre Angus
Voluntary Action Angus encourages people who want to get involved in volunteering and helps them find the best opportunity to suit them. They will also help people by providing training which helps with pre-volunteering skills.
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland helps individuals realise their potential by offering career advice, on-the-job training and funding for learning. They also offer advice for people who have recently been made redundant.
Other help and advice
For details on local organisations offering help with furniture and household items visit our recycling pages.
Energy Saving Trust Scotland
The Energy Saving Trust Foundation gives impartial and accurate advice about heating and insulating your home, saving energy and cutting costs. For more information visit the Energy Saving Trust website.
Food parcels
If you find yourself in serious financial difficulty or suffer a family emergency, a food parcel could provide short term help. For further details please contact 03452 777 778.
Housing Advice
For information on your housing options visit our housing pages.
Shelter
Offers help to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. Visit the Shelter website for more information.
Carers
Angus Carers Centre provides information, advice and a range of services to carers located in Angus. For more information visit the Angus Carers Centre website.
Other types of grant and assistance
The Scottish Social Security now provide several types of grants and assistance. For further information please visit SocialSecurity.gov.scot/benefits
People on very low incomes may also be eligible to claim a Budgeting Advance which provides an interest free alternative to high cost lending for emergency and unforeseen expenses.
For further details about these payments, please contact your local Jobcentre Plus.