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Advice for Vulnerable Households - reducing energy poverty with tailored support and financial guidance.
Advice for Vulnerable Households is a project funded through the industry initiatives strand of the UK Government’s Warm Home Discount programme which aims to mitigate the impact of energy poverty by helping low-income households with their winter electricity bills. This project, delivered by Energy Action Scotland, works with housing associations to support tenants in social housing where fuel po…
Social Needs Screening Tool (Perth and Kinross) - aiding frontline staff in identifying resident needs and referral to appropriate support services.
The objective of Perth and Kinross Council’s Social Needs Screening Tool is to identify and overcome unmet needs in the area. The Tool has been rolled out to frontline workers to help them identify the challenges parents of children in early years education are facing and refer them to support. The Tool involves questions co-produced with parents with lived experience of poverty, specifically rela…
Caithness Poverty Action Group – partnering local services to tackle poverty through food, energy and income support
Caithness Poverty Action Group (CPAG) was an affiliation of statutory, voluntary and Third sector organisations that worked to identify and tackle all aspects of poverty, including its root causes and consequences. CPAG directed individuals to available support services, promoted the work of its members, and encouraged mutual awareness and engagement between members. The project facilitated access…
CONNECT Service (Dundee) – bringing income maximisation and benefits support into the community
CONNECT is a community-based service that is part of Dundee City Council Advice Services. It offers assistance to anyone needing help with income maximisation, benefit form completion, benefit issues, and budgeting. Rather than requiring individuals to visit advice workers, CONNECT brings its services directly to the community. CONNECT workers operate in eleven outreach venues and four secondary s…
Invest In Renfrewshire – Employment Support for Parents.
Invest in Renfrewshire is the primary employability service delivered by Renfrewshire Council. It provides support services to improve the welfare of children and families in Renfrewshire, tackling poverty through employment. The project provides help and support to any unemployed parent looking for work or those on low-income. Invest in Renfrewshire is a voluntary service that aims to tackle pove…
Working with Wallacetown - community-led outreach building trust and early intervention support for residents.
South Ayrshire Council is the main local authority responsible for providing public services in South Ayrshire. The council works to improve community wellbeing, address inequality, and promote economic and social inclusion through its Community Planning Partnership (CPP). The CPP encourages collaboration across various sectors, including health, education, housing, police, and third-sector partne…
Tayside Infant Food Insecurity Pathway – a holistic, cash-first support pathway for families facing infant food insecurity
The Tayside Infant Food Insecurity Pathway (TIFIP) is a resource developed by NHS Tayside, for use by Tayside’s three local council authority partners. TIFIP is utilised by families facing infant food insecurity, providing support including immediate access to first stage infant formula. The pathway draws upon key public health messaging surrounding infant nutrition to help local authorities deliv…
Peterhead Rapid Relief Team. Homelessness, Poverty and Hardship - supporting vulnerable residents with practical assistance.
The Peterhead Rapid Relief Team Homelessness, Poverty and Hardship Project has worked to eradicate poverty and hardship in Peterhead since 2022. Working alongside the local fire station, school, and police station the Rapid Relief Team supports the community with donations of non-perishable food boxes. Increases in service provision, caused by heightened cases of poverty during school holidays pus…
Edinburgh School Outreach Programme - providing food support for pupils and families in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh School Outreach Programme is a volunteer-led food relief initiative by the Rapid Relief Team (RRT). Aiming to reduce food insecurity and support children’s education, it assists primary school children in Edinburgh experiencing poverty. The initiative provides nutritious ‘Smart Cookie’ breakfast bars to pupils who arrive at school without having eaten and Food Boxes for families, par…
Gordon Rural Action - tackling rural poverty with community-led advice and support
Gordon Rural Action (GRA) offers a wide range of vital services through the, Huntly Advice Hub which offers support to families and individuals in the Aberdeenshire area. The Organisation provides confidential and free advice on debt, housing, welfare benefits, budgeting, and energy costs. The Advice Hub also offers community-led initiatives such as The Bikery, The Baby Bank, and Uniform Exchange,…