Money, Benefits and Grants
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Where can I get benefits advice?
Adult Disability Payment in Scotland
Child Disability Payment in Scotland
Education Trusts & Grants
Holiday and respite grants
Grants and support
Carer’s Allowance and Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland
Money, Benefits and Grants:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What help is there with energy costs?
Energy costs used to be a worry in winter but now bills can be a challenge all year round.
The good news is there are different grants and schemes available to help people improve the heating in their homes and keep heating costs down.
Home Energy Scotland is a free energy advice service funded by the Scottish Government to help people save money and keep their homes warmer. They offer simple energy saving tips, and know about funding schemes and how to access them.
Their website Home Energy Scotland offers help with finding funding, reducing your bills, making your home warmer and living a greener life. You can call them on 0808 808 2282
Money, Benefits and Grants:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| The Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Foundation UK | Our Vision: Every person with Smith-Magenis Syndrome shall have a fulfilling life within a supportive and understanding community. Our Mission: The Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Foundation UK shall be at the heart of our community of individuals, famili… |
| The Solo Charitable Settlement – (326444) | General charitable purposes in the UK and overseas |
| The Susan H Guy Charitable Trust – (SC000393) | General charitable purposes in Scotland |
| The Sylvia Aitken Charitable Trust | Funding is intended for organisations which are involved in initiatives that benefit children, young people, students or researchers |
| The Talisman Charitable Trust | Provides one-off grants to people in need |
| The Theatrical Guild | Services provided: The Theatrical Guild offers ; emergency grants, long and short-term financial support, mid-career / up-skills training within the theatre industry, access to counselling, signposting and welfare advice. Please see our website for mor… |
| The Trussell Trust | Community projects tackling poverty and exclusion in the UK and Bulgaria |
| The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation | General charitable purposes in the UK and overseas |
| The Tudor Trust | Services provided: Tudor makes grants, and provides other types of support, to voluntary and community groups working in any part of the UK. They particularly want to help smaller, community-led organisations which work directly with people who are at… |
| The WelfareTeam (Highland Council ) | Services provided Provide free, confidential benefit checks Provide assistance to complete relevant forms Provide assistance with appeals against benefit decisions, and if required provide representation at Tribunal Hearings |
