Aberdeenshire families supported by £4.4m in grants
New figures which show £4.4 million has been paid out to families across the north-east in Best Start Grants and Best Start Foods Payments have been welcomed.
According to figures from Social Security Scotland, a total of £164,448,957 was paid out across Scotland in Best Start Foods payments and Best Start Grants since they were introduced – which are two of the 15 benefits administered by Social Security Scotland.
In Aberdeenshire, £4.4 million has been paid out between 2018 and June 2024, following 8790 successful applications.
Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin said: “The Scottish Government is rightly proud of the different approach we have taken in Scotland to social security – one which, in stark contrast that of the DWP, is rooted in dignity, fairness and respect.
“As a result, families across Aberdeenshire have received a total of £4.4 million in support since 2018 – despite the very limited powers of Scotland’s parliament and over a decade of Tory and now Labour austerity.
“I am pleased to see more than 8000 families receive the support they need, which will make a real difference to the lives of children as we work towards the First Minister’s mission of eradicating child poverty.”
