Helping hand from Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund for families facing hardship

FAMILIES experiencing great hardship and struggling to meet their basic needs could find a helping hand in the Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund.

Grants can provide urgent assistance for essentials items as an immediate relief to families with children (aged 21 and under) who are experiencing great difficulties to assist with a range of needs, such as food, utilities, clothing, bedding, appliance repairs, or other essentials.

The fund does not cover carpets, floor coverings or electronic devices.

Applications must be supported and submitted by a sponsor, acting in their professional capacity. Eligible sponsors include social workers, health care professionals, teachers, clergy and third sector organisations

Available funds are limited and all applications will be evaluated against evidence of a family’s financial status. Applicants who receive an award from the Urgent Assistance Fund cannot re-apply for a period of one year or, in some instances, up to two years.

To find out more, and to apply, visit https://www.aberlour.org.uk/

Aberlour Children's Charity aims to help disadvantaged children and families across Scotland.

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