Aberdeen credit unions are the cheaper lending option
By Kenneth Long

Nonprofit lenders in the form of credit unions provide one of the cheapest borrowing options for Aberdeen residents. These are not just for poor people or those who do not manage their money well. They…

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Surviving Winter grants for heating bills
By Jon McNamara

Vulnerable households can get help with fuel and heating bills from Surviving Winter. This is a national not-for-profit organisation that partners with local charities and foundations to provide grants to senior citizens as well as older…

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British Gas assistance for utility and heating bills
By Jon McNamara

Low income customers may receive financial assistance from British Gas for paying utility bills in arrears. There are programmes available such as the charitable Energy Trust they contribute to, rebates from the government, as well…

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Scottish welfare grant fund
By Jon McNamara

Councils across Scotland provide the low income and families facing a crisis with grants from the welfare fund. Any assistance provided is a the discretion of the local authorities, and resources are limited to people…

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Utility Warehouse help for paying gas and electric bills
By Jon McNamara

Utility Warehouse will try to guarantee customers save money on their energy bills if they use their services, however the fuel provider also provides financial assistance as well as advice to families or individuals that are…

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Glasgow City Mission low income programmes
By Jon McNamara

Providing help to the low income and people facing poverty in Glasgow, the faith based City Mission is one of the cities leading charity organisations. They offer wide ranges of support to the homeless, poor,…

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First Utility assistance for electric and heating bills
By Jon McNamara

The independent energy supplier First Utility provides solutions to customers that are struggling with their bills. While any type of payment plans or assistance is provided at the companies discretion, they do try to partner…

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Grants for the disabled and senior from Percy Bilton Charity
By Jon McNamara

Grants are available from a charity known as Percy Bilton for people on a low income with a disability or that are over the age of 65. Individuals that are found eligible for financial aid…

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Low cost Meals on Wheels | Free home delivery of meals in UK
By Jon McNamara

The local and national Meals on Wheels providers in the United Kingdom will offer home delivery to people of all backgrounds and incomes, including the elderly. One aim of the organisations near you as well…

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Guarantor loans fill gap between banks and payday lenders
By Kenneth Long

There is something amiss when a declined bank applicant goes straight to a high street lender. Many of these customers with shaky credit could still borrow money at a somewhat reasonable rate, but only if…

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