Families across Renfrewshire are being encouraged to check whether they are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the summer holidays, as new figures show more parents than ever are benefiting…
A major independent study has found that the Scottish Child Payment is significantly reducing child poverty and food insecurity across Scotland, while highlighting the need for further investment to help…
Advice services across Renfrewshire helped residents secure more than £13 million in additional income and financial gains over the past year, councillors have been told.
Renfrewshire councillors have been warned that child poverty remains a major challenge across the area, with nearly one in four children in some communities living in low-income households.
New parents in Renfrewshire are being urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible after new figures showed many families are missing out on payments during their baby’s first…
Hopes of easing cost of living pressures for households in Renfrewshire have been thrown into uncertainty due to global events, councillors have been told.
Advice services in Renfrewshire are dealing with a “tsunami” of demand as more people fall into crisis over debt, housing and rising bills, councillors have been told.
Renfrewshire councillors heard a series of case studies showing how local advice services have helped families facing illness, poverty, debt and housing insecurity.
Supporting people through the sustained higher cost of living remains a top priority for Renfrewshire Council, according to a new report.
Renfrewshire Foodbank is set to receive a £10,000 donation from the council following a motion agreed at full council.
