Scottish Welfare Fund - A Guide to Additional Support - Angus Council

The Social FundThe Department for Work and Pensions can provide assistancethrough the regulated Social Fund. This covers Funeral Payments,Cold Weather Payments, Winter Fuel Payments and Maternity Grants.In addition to this, people on very low incomes may be eligible toclaim a Budgeting Advance which provides an interest-free alternativeto high-cost lending for emergency and unforeseen expenses.For further details about Social Fund payments, please contact yourlocal Jobcentre Plus.Turn2UsTurn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfarebenefits, charitable grants and other financial help.To find out more information and access the Turn2Us benefitscalculator and grant search visit their website.www.turn2us.org.ukCharity SearchCharity Search delivers a free service which helps older people ingenuine financial need receive the support that may be availableto them from a variety of charitable sources.Telephone: 0117 982 4060Web: www.charitysearch.org.ukFamily FundThe Family Fund gives grants to families raising a disabled orseriously ill child aged 17 or under, dependant on the parent orcarer’s income. Their grants bring practical and essential help suchas washing machines, bedding, fridges, specialist toys and muchneeded family breaks.Telephone: 08449 744 099Web: www.familyfund.org.uk