In this section you can find out what support is available in each local authority area to help with the cost of living.
Help with the cost of living from Aberdeen City Council. who are working together with partner organisations across Aberdeen to provide a range of public warm spaces that will provide an opportunity for people to come together, share and use resources.
The Scottish Government Cost of Living Award offers support for low-income households to help tackle the cost of living crisis.
Scarf is a charity/social enterprise delivering a range of energy advice services to communities throughout the North East.
Cfine provides access to food, skills development and financial support such as budgeting advice and benefits checks.
Pittodrie Community Hub, operated by Aberdeen FC Community Trust and the SPFL Trust, welcomes local people into the Players' Lounge at Pittodrie football ground every Thursday to enjoy free hot food, tea and coffee as well as access to cost of living advice from local organisations.
AberNecessities provides disadvantaged families with the essential and basic necessities, from maternity bundles for mother and baby to nappies, formula milk, clothing, toys and equipment for children aged 0-18 years.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout Aberdeen, including in Aberdeen North and Aberdeen South.
Cost of Living support from Aberdeenshire Council.
Live Life Aberdeenshire also offers access to warm and welcoming spaces with access to a free shower, Wi-Fi and charging for devices. Find out more about Live Life Essentials.
Scarf is a charity/social enterprise delivering a range of energy advice services to communities throughout the North East.
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action has created a map of Warm Spaces in the region.
Gordon Rural Action provides an advice and support service through the Huntly Advice Hub, as well as providing other services like their School Uniform Exchange and Baby Bank.
There are a number of Citizens Advice Bureau services throughout Aberdeenshire. and Inverurie
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Banchory and Inverurie.
Help with the cost of living from Angus Council including community spaces, benefits and money advice.
Householders in Angus with prepayment meters, direct debit accounts, and oil accounts could benefit from financial assistance, thanks to HeatWell, a new scheme to be delivered by Scarf on behalf of Angus Council. Angus residents can find out if they can get help with energy bills on the Scarf website.
Various cost of living support services are available from Angus Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Forfar and Arbroath. You can find more infromation about opening times here.
Argyll and Bute Council have created three dedicated pages on their website to provide support and advice for families during the cost of living crisis.
The council have also pulled together information to help residents to manage rising fuel costs.
Arygyll and Bute TSI has created a cost of living resource page, including a local Warm Spaces map.
Bute Advice Centre provides support on a range of issues including debt management, welfare rights, consumer rights, housing and energy.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau.
Clackmannanshire Council provide online and in person sources of advice, information and practical support on income and benefits, heating and food, health and wellbeing, housing costs and support for businesses.
The council also has a list of other sources of help and support.
The Gate is a local charity based in Alloa which supports vulnerable and homeless people with meals and new home starter packs, as well as running a food and school uniform bank.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Comhairle has identified funding to support community groups’ work to assist with the current cost-of living pressures.
Residents may also find useful information via the Western Isles Poverty Action Group's Cost of Living Survival Guide.
The Energy Advisory Service (TEAS) provides advice on lowering energy bills and improving efficiency.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Western Isles Citizens Advice Service.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has a dedicated website to help residents with cost-of-living increases. The site is a one-stop shop detailing help with money and benefits, household bills, finding work, health and wellbeing, as well as support for families, young people, the elderly, and disabled.
Organisations and charities across Dumfries and Galloway have services that can help people with the cost-of-living increases . Download the free DGLocator mobile app or access its website to easily search services available.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Dumfries and Stranraer.
Dundee City Council's website contains links to sources of help and advice from the Council, its partners and external organisations.
The Dundee Partnership also has its own cost of living resource with contact details for local organisations which can provide help and support.
The Brooksbank Centre provides debt and benefits advice, and advisers also have a presence in GP surgeries across the city.
Dundee's Open Doors is an interactive online map to help people find local Warm Spaces.
Scarf provides energy advice through it's Dundee City advice project.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Dundee. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
East Ayrshire Council has listed the different types of support available to help with the cost of living, from government financial help, money advice, community support, local services and more.
East Ayrshire Money is a partnership of agencies who provide free information, impartial advice and/or services relating to a wide range of issues to residents of East Ayrshire.
Various cost of living support services are provided by East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout East Ayrshire. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
East Dunbartonshire Council have dedicated an area of their website to cost of living support with information including Scottish Child Payment, Warm Spaces and Energy Bills Support.
The East Dunbartonshire Income Maximisation Service is available to all East Dunbartonshire residents and provides free confidential advice if you are experiencing any financial worries or hardships.
Various cost of living support services are provided by East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout East Dunbartonshire. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
East Lothian Council has a range of resources to help people with the cost of living crisis on their website.
The council also shares information about the financial support available to help ease the cost of living challenges faced by many local households.
Changeworks provides fuel poverty and energy advice in East Lothian.
There are Citizens Advice Bureaux in Haddington and Musselburgh, serving the East Lothian area.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Tranent. You can find more information about opening times here.
East Renfrewshire Council has a dedicated section on their website which offers support to residents struglling with the cost of living.
East Renfrewshire Community Hub has also created a list of local organisations which can provide cost of living help.
Various cost of living support services are provided by East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout East Renfrewshire. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
City of Edinburgh Council have services and advice that can help people struggling with the cost of living.
Edinburgh Food Project currently employs three Budgeting, Benefits and Debt advisers to help clients with any financial difficulties they may be facing.
Changeworks provides fuel poverty and energy advice in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Clothing Store supplies free clothes, bedding and towels for those in need, while the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank can provide new and nearly-new school clothing.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Citizens Advice Edinburgh.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout Edinburgh, including in Edinburgh North East, Edinburgh South East, Edinburgh South West and the Edinburgh Food Project.
Support is available to residents of Falkirk Council who may be struggling financially or emotionally due to the rising cost of living.
CVS Falkirk have also pulled together some information, guidance and resources available, which try to lessen the impact of the crisis on their communities.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Falkirk. You can find information about opening times here.
Fife Council have a dedicated website offering support with the cost of living.
Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF) offer specialist advice on particular issues such as cost of living.
Our Fife has also created an online listing of local cost of living resources, including an interactive map.
Cosy Kingdom provides a free energy and debt advice service available to all Fife residents.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout Fife, including in Cupar, Levenmouth, Glenrothes and Dunfermline.
Glasgow City Council provides a comprehensive list on their website of some recommended Government approved pathways that are available for free, impartial and confidential money advice and support.
Glasgow Life is working with a number of local partners to provide cost of living advice and support within their libraries.
G.Heat is an energy advice service for tenants and householders across Glasgow.
Search the database of advice centres on the GAIN (Glasgow Advice and Information Network) website for local help.
There are a number of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Glasgow including Bridgeton, Drumchapel, Glasgow North West, Parkhead and Glasgow Central in the city centre.
GEMAP is an independent service giving advice to help people make the most of their money.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout Glasgow, including in Glasgow North West, Glasgow South West, Glasgow South East and Glasgow North East.The Highland Council has a dedicated section of their website which offers advice and information services and also includes an essential guide to benefits, money advice, energy advice and other support.
Highland TSI has an online interactive map of foodbanks and food pantries where people struggling with the cost of living crisis can get help with food supplies.
There are a number of Citizens Advice Bureaux across the Highland region, including Ross & Cromarty, Inverness, Strathspey & Badenoch, Lochaber and Caithness.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout the Highlands, including Caithness, Tain, Alness, Dingwall and Inverness.
Inverclyde Council's Warm Hand of Friendship initiative is helping to ensure that spaces, resources, advice and support are available throughout the area. There's information on managing money, free activities for the kids and welcoming places for just a simple cup of tea and a chat.
The Inverclyde Home Energy Advice Service (I.Heat) offers impartial energy advice and support to any Inverclyde resident.
Financial Fitness is a charitable company providing free, independent and impartial welfare benefit and money advice services to the residents of Inverclyde.
Inverclyde Advice First is a service provided by Inverclyde HSCP and Legal Services Agency in partnership with Financial Fitness with funding from the Scottish Legal Aid Board to provide debt, benefits and housing advice.
Inverclyde Community Food Network provides emergency food packages as well as free lessons on cooking on a budget.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Inverclyde. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
Midlothian Council have a page on their website which signposts residents to a range of support to help with rising living costs.
Changeworks provides fuel poverty and energy advice in Midlothian.
There are Citizens Advice Bureaux in Dalkeith and Penicuik within Midlothian.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Gorebridge. You can find more information about opening times here.
Moray Council has created the Money Advice Moray hub on their website to help their residents find the right support.
REAP (Rural Environmental Action Project) provides energy advice to residents across the Moray region.
Moray Food Plus runs community pantries and provides emergency food packages.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Moray Citizens Advice Bureau.
North Ayrshire Council offer a range of support for people in the area struggling due to the increased cost of living.
Money Matters provides welfare rights assistance and representation to North Ayrshire residents to ensure they receive their legal entitlement to state benefits.
North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership has put together an online cost of living hub with information on local resources.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout North Ayrshire. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
North Lanarkshire Council have published a range of support and local information to help residents with rising costs.
Cumbernauld Poverty Action provides advice, support, guidance and training to local people in the Cumbernauld and surrounding areas affected by poverty and/or disability.
There are a number of Citizens Advice Bureaux across including Airdrie, Bellshill, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld & Kilsyth and Motherwell & Wishaw.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Cumbernauld and Airdrie.
Orkney Islands Council have listed services and advice on their helping hand page that can help their residents to cope with rising costs.
Thaw Orkney provides energy advice and also helps people to access to wider energy support schemes.
Orkney Money Matters is a new partnership project which has been developed by a group of local third sector and statutory organisations. It aims reduce the levels of financial insecurity in Orkney by increasing access to advice and cash-based support.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Kirkwall. You can find more information about opening times here.
Perth and Kinross Council offers a range of support and help for people struggling with rising costs.
The Heat Project provides advice on energy bills and energy efficiency to people living in the Perth and Kinross area.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Perth Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Perth and Blairgowrie. You can find more infromation about opening times here.
Renfrewshire Council offers advice and support with the cost of living including paying bills, mortgage or rent, benefits, council tax reductions, help with food, school meals, energy bills or paying for a funeral.
Engage Renfrewshire has created an online compendium of local cost of living resources.
Renfrewshire Foodbank also has a financial inclusion team which can provide advice on income maximisation and benefits.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout Renfrewshire. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
Scottish Borders Council have dedicated pages on their website to provide information, advice and support during the cost of living crisis.
Various cost of living support services are provided by the Central Borders and Roxburgh & Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureax.
The Trussell Trust has a foodbank in Peebles. You can find information about opening times here.
Shetland Islands Council have lots of information about the support Shetland has available to help, from financial support and energy efficiency advice to befriending and mental health services.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Shetland Citizens Advice Bureau.
South Ayrshire Council offers a free, confidential and impartial information and advice service to people living in the area. Advisors are fully trained to deal with welfare rights and issues related to money and debt advice.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout South Ayrshire. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.
South Lanarkshire Council offers a wide range of support that will help residents with the cost of living including the Warm Welcome initiative. Warm Welcome is a network of places where residents can go, and you can find local venues on the website.
Money is not the only problem is an online resource that can gain access to help, support and guidance available to individuals and families regarding finances and wellbeing. The resource provides a wealth of information as well as relevant contact details on each topic.
The Money Matters Advice Service is a free and confidential service that helps people living in South Lanarkshire or working for South Lanarkshire Council to claim benefits and deal with debt.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks in Rutherglen & Cambuslang, Larkhall and Hamilton.
Stirling Council has a guide for residents on how they can get information and advice on issues like grants, reducing bills and sourcing support for mental health issues to help with the cost of living.
The Salvation Army in Stirling provides debt advice, as well as other services including community meals.
Various cost of living support services are provided by Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau.
West Dunbartonshire Council have some new initiatives as well as a range of support and advice already available to help residents struggling with increased costs.
West Dunbartonshire CVS have also created their own online cost of living resource, with contact details for local organisations that can provide help and support.
Various cost of living support services are provided by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau.
West Lothian Council have created a helpful hub on their website with a range of advice and support for those struggling with increased living costs.
The Advice Shop is a free, impartial and confidential service to help the people of West Lothian with a focus to alleviate poverty and to promote inclusion and equality through advice, assistance and advocacy.
Various cost of living support services are provided by West Lothian Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Trussell Trust has foodbanks throughout West Lothian. You can find more information about locations and opening hours here.