If you are struggling with rising living costs, these pages are for you.
They describe how Angus Council and other organisations can 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
Benefits and money advice
Parents, families and young people
- Education grants for pupils, students and groups
- Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
- Financial support for parents, children and young people
- Free school meals and school clothing grants
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)
National guidance
- Scottish Government: Help during the cost of living crisis
- Citizens Advice Scotland: advice if you are struggling with the cost of living