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An effort is made to provide assistance for heating costs to individuals on a low income and to keep families warm during the winter. There are services provided by councils, charities, and the government, and…
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Households in arrears on their utility bills need to seek help to stop a disconnection. They can contact their energy provider to enter in to a short term payment arrangement, or they can agree to a…
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Citizens who are struggling to repay high heating bills may be eligible for some serious relief. The Free Boiler Replacement Scheme is an energy efficiency programme which is formally known as Energy Companies Obligation (ECO). It…
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The central government has provided grants to local authorities in an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community. The councils used these funds to create welfare schemes, and the aim is to…
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The year 2013 marked the rebirth of the fabled food bank in Perth. Community outreach volunteers from churches and local organisations announced that they had raised the initial funding needed to convince Trussell Trust to…
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Citizens of Perth and Kinross that find themselves unable to pay rent on time have access to expert advice and resources to correct the situation. These programmes can help financially distressed tenants avoid eviction and…
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A leading not-for-profit in the South Ayrshire area is SeAscape. The agency works with residents that are homeless or on a low income, and the aim is to help people with any housing problems they…
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People seeking to let a private sector home or flat in South Ayrshire can get assistance with the deposit or receive help with the rent in advance payment. There are a few organisations that offer…
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Rental arrears and other urgent problems can cause serious financial harm to a family. To meet this challenge and reduce the causes of homelessness, several aid agencies provide emergency rental assistance to individuals, couples and families of Scottish…
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Covering the rent deposit got a little easier beginning in 2007 for established residents of Scottish Borders. The Deposit Guarantee Scheme is the best way for lower income households to gain access to private housing….