We understand that financial pressures can affect families at different times.
We can offer support, advice and help you access available financial support.
What we can support with
- Free School Meals and Clothing Grants
- Cost of the School Day support
- Advice on benefits and entitlements
- Support accessing local services
We can also refer families to the Financial Inclusion (Tackling Poverty) Team in North Lanarkshire for support with maximising income and managing finances.
Useful links
Support with money, benefits and the cost of living. If you are struggling financially, please contact school and we can help and refer to local services.
If you are finding things difficult financially, please contact the school as we can support and make referrals.
Immediate financial help
👉 Scottish Welfare Fund (click here) – Emergency grants for living costs, food, heating and household essentials
👉 Cost of Living Support- NLC (click here) – Local support available for energy, food and financial help
Help with school-related costs
👉 Apply for Free School Meals and Clothing Grants- NLC (click here) – Financial support with meals and school clothing
Local community support
👉 Cornerstone House Centre- Cumbernauld (click here) – Community hub offering support, advice and access to local services
👉 Cumbernauld Poverty Action (click here) – Local support with food, fuel and financial help
👉 Cumbernauld & Carbrain Community Group (click here) – Community support, resources and local activities
Benefits, advice and guidance
👉 Benefits and Money– NLC (click here) – Information on benefits, entitlements and financial support
👉 Citizens Advice Scotland (click here) – Free, confidential advice on money, debt and benefits
Check what you are entitled to
👉 Turn2Us Benefits Calculator (click here) – Quick check to see what benefits and financial support you may be eligible for
ℹ️ Get in touch
If you require support, please contact the school, we are here to help.
