Help with the cost of living

If you are struggling with rising living costs, these links might help.

You don’t have to be claiming benefits, or out of work, to use many of the services listed on these pages.

If you need to speak to someone

Our welfare rights advisors offer free confidential advice on issues related to money, debt and benefits.

Find out more and get in touch

Crisis support

• Crisis grants and community care grants
• Mental health, wellbeing, suicide prevention and crisis support links

Food

• resources in Angus which don't need a referral

Budget planners

• Angus Council Budget Planner: create your own personal budget plan to help take control of your finances
• MoneyHelper Budget Planner: calculators to help you budget, save and cut back on costs

Grants for people in need in Angus

• Crisis grants and community care grants
• Angus Charitable Trust
• Strangs Mortification (for Forfar residents)

Housing costs

• Help with housing costs

Energy costs and other household bills

Local:

• Scarf: Charity/social enterprise offering free and impartial energy saving advice to help people lower their fuel bills and carbon emissions

National:

• Warmer Homes Scotland: funding and support to households struggling to stay warm and keep on top of energy bills.
• energyadvice.scot: advice and information on energy-related matters
• Energy Saving Trust: advice on making your home more energy-efficient
• Ofcom: Cheaper broadband and phone packages
• MoneyHelper: Tips on keeping your bills low
• TV licensing: help if you are struggling to pay

Places to keep warm