The Advice Shop

The Advice Shop team can offer you help with welfare benefits, tax credits, grants and debt advice. This service is available for everyone to access.

Visit the Advice Shop to find out more

Citizens Advice Edinburgh

Citizens Advice provide free advice about welfare rights, debt, budgeting and employment. They also cover housing, bills, immigration and health. You can find their offices in different parts of the city.

Learn more about Citizens Advice Edinburgh

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

If you are you struggling with money, CAP have two Edinburgh based debt help centres and offer debt and budgeting support.

Visit CAP to find how they can support you

Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)

CPAG provides free advice and information on benefits and tax credits. They also provide training for advisers and support staff.

Visit the CPAG website for more information

Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)

CHAI can offer you a one-to-one session with one of their advice workers who provide guidance on benefits, housing, money / debts and in-work calculations.

Find out more about the available support at CHAI

Scottish Welfare Fund

If you are eligible, you could receive an emergency cash payment to cover food or energy costs. You can also apply for a community care grant which could help you with household goods, furniture and moving expenses.

Visit Scottish Welfare Fund to check eligibility and apply

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Get in touch with us to find out more about the support available to you.

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Services for you

There are many services in Edinburgh offering a variety of support. Explore our directory to find the right one for you.

Directory of services