Anyone under the age of 26 that needs help with their housing or that is threatened by an eviction can turn to Rock Trust. The charity offers support to young people that are local to…

The Welfare Fund in Edinburgh will provide grants in as little as 2 days to help pay certain bills for families that are in a crisis. The city council will only allow certain costs to…

In partnership with churches, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and charities, the Edinburgh City Mission provides short term help to the needy and homeless. The charity is a faith based organisation, and most of their services…

Ex-servicemen and Women who are struggling to avoid homelessness can get help from a charity based in Scotland. Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) is committed to taking care of those who selflessly served in combat and…

While desperate residents continue to flock to oppressive payday loans, some Edinburgh households have discovered the cheap lending options that the local credit unions provide. With rates at a mere fraction of their controversial for-profit…

Residents of Edinburgh are served by a charitable trust that can provide emergency aid to those who find themselves dealing with an immediate financial need. The Edinburgh Trust can help provide a one-off grant for…

Services from Cyrenians are aimed at preventing homelessness. The charity organisation can provide eligible families on a low income with free advice, mediation, referrals to rental assistance, and other support. Specialists work closely with the…

Edinburgh’s Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI) offers a number of services to fight poverty in Edinburgh. Eviction prevention has become a core programme at this local charity.

People with an emergency may be able to find Edinburgh programmes that can help with paying rent arrears and related housing expenses. There are resources from local councils, charities, free legal aid, and not-for profit…