People urged to give £400 discount to the needy
People are being urged to donate the £400 they receive through the energy support scheme to help those in need amid the cost-of-living crisis.
The Give400.scot initiative is encouraging households to donate the money to charities or good causes of their choice, or via Scottish charity, the Corra Foundation.
Most households in the UK are receiving a £400 discount on their energy bills between October and March, which is being paid in monthly instalments in a UK Government scheme.
The Corra Foundation’s Household Hardship Fund makes small grants to charities and community groups across Scotland, delivering funding directly to families and individuals on low incomes, with cash or vouchers to cover food, fuel, household items, and clothing.
Carolyn Sawers, chief executive of Corra Foundation, said: “Every extra pound donated, whether directly or through Corra, will make a massive difference to families across Scotland struggling to make ends meet.”
It comes as the Scotsman supports the Trussell Trust’s appeal with our Help For Foodbanks winter campaign.
The Scotsman is encouraging readers to donate what they can to support foodbanks this winter. There are a number of ways readers can help the Trussell Trust. Make a financial donation, to the Trussell Trust, in support of the Emergency Appeal Fund at www.trusselltrust. org/nationalworld/
Donate food and toiletries to your local food bank. Visit trusselltrust. org to find you nearest food bank, and view the list of items that they need most.