Let’s Talk Money – Scottish Welfare Fund
Are you, like so many others, struggling to manage financially?
You are not alone, and we have a small, but committed team at the Council who are here to try and help with financial support and advice.
If you’re on a low income, or getting certain benefits, assistance could be available from the Scottish Welfare Fund.
Under the Fund, two types of grant are available – Crisis Grants (one-off payments) and Community Care Grants (helping people leaving care to live on their own, or to stay in their own home or to help folk facing exceptional pressures and needing essential household items).
Further information is available on www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund.
If you wish to discuss if you are eligible for help via the Scottish Welfare Fund contact Orkney Islands Council on 01856 886312 or email SWF@Orkney.gov.uk.
To find out more about our Let’s Talk Money scheme head here: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=8070
Dates for the Diary: |
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1st April – Easter Monday 15th April – First Day of Term 4 22nd-26th April – P7 Hoy Trip 24th April – P4/5 Club Golf 26th April – P4-6 Bikeability MAY 6th May – May Day Holiday 20th May – P4/5 Swimming Sessions Last Day 23rd May – Parent Council Meeting 24th May – Folk Festival Performance |
JUNE
3rd June – In-Service Day 10th June – End of Year Progress Reports 11th June – Nursery Trip 12th-13th June – Transition Days for P7 to Kirkwall Grammar 13th June – P4/5 Farm Visit 18th June – Nursery Sports 20th June – Sports Day 25th & 26th June – Transition Days for P7 to Stromness Academy 25th June – Nursery Graduation Day JULY 3rd July – Leavers Service at 10am – Guard of Honour at 3:30pm 3rd July – Last Day of Term 4 |
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