Worried about festive costs? We’re here to help.
We understand there are lots of reasons why you might be worried about money during the festive season. Between heating costs, food, and other winter expenses, budgets can feel stretched. That’s why our specialist teams are here to help when you need us.
Support Available:
Lightning Reach – Find Financial Support: We’ve teamed up with Lightning Reach to help you find and apply for financial support you may be eligible for. Lightning Reach gives you access to over 2,500 support schemes from charities, councils, and other organisations. So far, they’ve helped people secure more than £15 million in support, with successful applicants receiving an average of £1,070.
You could get help with:
- Energy and utility bills
- Rent, council tax, and other household costs
- Essential home items like furniture and appliances
- Food, clothing, and daily essentials.
It’s free, quick and easy to get started. Create a free profile today and find support tailored to your needs. Just click here to get started.
Benefits and Budgeting: Our friendly team can help you with potential benefits you may be eligible for, as well as giving tips on budgeting through the festive period.
If you’re finding it hard to keep up with winter costs or dealing with debt, we’re here to help. Our team will work with you to find a solution that suits you.
Check what benefits you might be entitled to: https://betteroffcalculator.co.uk/login
Food Support: We’ve pulled together information on food bank and pantry support services for each local authority. We want to make sure you can access meals when budgets are stretched thin during the festive season.
Fife: https://www.fva.org/cost_of_living.asp#food
Clackmannanshire: https://www.clacks.gov.uk/community/coldaily/
Perth & Kinross: https://perthkinross.foodbank.org.uk/
Falkirk: https://falkirk.foodbank.org.uk/
Energy Saving Tips: Simple changes can help keep your bills low during the winter months. Draught excluders are a great way to keep energy bills down while keeping your home warm. Emergency fuel credit is also available through fuel banks for those facing energy bill pressures. For more information, click here:
https://www.mygov.scot/cannot-afford-prepayment-meter/energy-vouchers
For more tips, speak to our specialist team.
Employment Support: If your money worries are linked to work, our employability service, Kingdom Works, can support you. Whether you need help with job searching, CV writing, or getting back into work, we’re here to help.
How to get support:
Online: Fill in our quick contact form and select Here to Help:
www.kingdomhousing.org.uk/contact-us/online-contact-form/
Phone: Call our friendly team on 01592 630922
In-person: We can come to you. Just let us know.
Whether you prefer in-person, online, or phone support, we’re here to help.
