Worried about Council Tax?. You’re not alone – and help is out there. 👉 You might qualify for discounts or exemptions.👉 Apply for a Council Tax Reduction if your income is low.👉 Get extra help with rent through Discretionary Housing Payments. 💬 We can check what support

Another busy week ahead of community based clinics for our advisers!. No appointment needed, just pop in and have a chat with us.

This morning, our Cupar team put their artistic skills to the test with a team-building exercise -painting portraits of one another!🎨 . Don’t worry, Cupar - our advice is much better than our painting skills!😉

RT @SocSecScot: More than 322,000 children are benefiting from Scottish Child Payment, latest figures show. The payment is worth over £100….

‼️Please be aware that the UK Government will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday, 7 September 2025, at approximately 3pm‼️ . During this test, all mobile phones and tablets connected to 4G or 5G networks will:. 🔹Vibrate and emit a loud siren-like

A busy week ahead for our Community Based Welfare Benefits Advisers, starting in Buckhaven today at 2pm!. Pop along to any of the sessions for free, impartial and confidential face-to-face advice on Welfare Benefits.

We know reaching out for advice can feel daunting, so here’s a quick guide to what happens when you call us:. 1️⃣ Menu of Options – You’ll hear a number of options to help direct your call to the right place, depending on the type of advice you need. 2️⃣ Initial Conversation – An

From today onwards, our Tuesday Well drop-ins will be held at St Andrews Community Hospital from 10am – 12noon. ✨Please note – this is the only change to our weekly schedule. All other days and times remain the same. No appointment needed – just drop in for free, friendly, and

We’ve just had one of our busiest ever benefit calculation training sessions this week, with a fantastic mix of new volunteers and experienced staff. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering with CARF, now’s a great time to get involved! It’s a brilliant way to learn valuable

When you come to us with a problem, we don’t just help you fix it — we also record anonymous details so we can spot patterns and push for fairer laws and policies across Fife and Scotland. 📊 This evidence helps us:. 🔹Highlight where the system isn’t working.🔹Work with

RT @FifeCouncil: Don’t forget you must apply for the school clothing grant separately even if your child is in P1-5 and entitled to free sc….

It’s a busy week ahead with drop-in sessions available across Fife. If you need support or advice, come and see us at one of the following locations:. 📍 Kirkcaldy.📍 Buckhaven.📍 Ballingry.📍 Dunfermline.📍 St Andrews. No appointment needed – just drop in and speak to our

Today we say a very fond farewell to Sylvia, who has been part of our journey since 2006 when she first joined us as an admin volunteer. Over the years, Sylvia has supported us through countless changes - from our early days in Wemyssfield, through our time in the hut (now our

A group of our staff successfully completed their First Aid Training yesterday with St Andrew’s First Aid - and we’re proud to say they all passed with flying colours!✅. They are now officially qualified first aiders, helping ensure a safer environment for both our team and

Whether you’ve recently moved into a new home or are helping a friend or family member settle in, setting up a household can be exciting - and expensive. Luckily, if you’re in Fife and on a low income, there’s support available. 💡What Support Can You Access in Fife?

Do you know a young person that's started a new job recently?. Job Start Payment is a one off payment of £319.80 available to young people in Scotland who are on qualifying benefits, and need help with the costs of starting a new job. If the person has a child, they could get

Our Community Based Welfare Benefits Advisers work closely with Fife Council's Welfare Support assistants in a variety of community settings, including job clubs, to provide a wraparound service to those requiring welfare benefit support. Check out our schedule for the coming

If you're struggling to make financially, there’s help available right here in Fife. From benefits advice and budgeting support to help with debt and emergency funds, visit 👉 to see what support you could access. Don’t struggle in silence—check out

Most foodbanks in Fife are run by the Trussell Trust, with some independent options too — support is never far away💙. If you need an emergency food parcel, you’ll need a referral voucher — and we can help you get one✅. Referrals can also be made by housing officers, social

Great news! Both of our Community-Based Welfare Benefits Advisers have returned from their annual leave – which means we’re back to a full schedule of advice clinics this week across Fife!🙌. There’s plenty of opportunity to drop by and get free, confidential advice on welfare