Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme
Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021 enabling the introduction of a new statutory scheme to allow 5-18 year olds resident in Scotland to access free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card. Following a further commitment made by the Scottish Government, legislation to allow the scheme to be extended to include […]
ILF Scotland Transition Fund
ILF Scotland Transition Fund is for 16-25 year old’s living with a disability as defined in the equality act 2010. It can support a young person to try new activities and experiences that will enhance their independence, confidence and spend more time with other people.
Care Experienced Bursary
You may be eligible for several types of funding. Here is a link to SAAS Support for Care Experienced Students
Everything You Need to Know About Loans, Credit and Borrowing
There may be times when you need to borrow money, for example, to support yourself in an emergency or to make a large purchase. There are a few different ways to borrow money, and each of them has positives and negatives associated with them. It’s important to understand the terms of the agreement you are […]
Money Saving Expert
For information about how to make the most of your income, budgeting, insurance, banking, and more, check out the Money Saving Expert website. It’s founded by Martin Lewis, who you may have seen on TV. There are a lot of great tips and ideas to help you make the most of your money.
Benefits & Support for Care Leavers
As a care leaver, you are entitled to certain support, grants and benefits. These will depend on your age and circumstances.
Direct Debits & Standing Orders
If you’ve ever forgotten to pay a bill, you know the hassle it creates. Direct Debits and standing orders change all that – they make sure your bills are paid automatically. Find out how and when to use them, what the costs are and how to sort out any problems.
Banking: Security & Fraud
With the rise of the internet, online scams and fraudulent activity is more common, but there are ways to prevent this. Make sure you use a very strong internet password, and not the name of your cat with a 1 on the end. Use a mix of upper and lower case letters, special symbols and […]
Overdrafts Explained
When you go into your overdraft, you’re getting into debt. An overdraft should be for short-term borrowing or emergencies only. It’s important you manage an overdraft like any other debt to make sure the costs don’t get out of hand. This guide looks at how overdrafts work, how to stop going over your limit and […]
Credit Union Current Accounts
If you’ve had difficulty opening an account with a bank or building society, a credit union current account could be a good option for you. Credit unions are also popular with people who prefer to manage their money through a not-for-profit organisation.