Families in The Granite City are poised to receive additional financial support this Winter through an augmented clothing payment scheme administered by Aberdeen City Council.
Eligible households that have already been awarded a school clothing grant for the 2025/26 academic year will automatically receive a supplementary £30 payment by the end of October.
Furthermore, all successful new applications submitted up until 31 March 2026 will include this additional £30 Winter Clothing Payment, disbursed alongside the standard school clothing grant.
Eligible households that have already been awarded a school clothing grant for the 2025/26 academic year will automatically receive a supplementary £30 payment by the end of October.
Furthermore, all successful new applications submitted up until 31 March 2026 will include this additional £30 Winter Clothing Payment, disbursed alongside the standard school clothing grant.
Councillor Christian Allard, Co-Leader of Aberdeen City Council, emphasised the importance of the initiative amid ongoing economic pressures.
Councillor Allard, says:
"Winter continues to be a difficult period for many households, and these payments are crucial in supporting families who are feeling the pinch
"I would urge anyone who is worried about increasing costs or struggling to make ends meet to reach out to our services and partners for the full support available."
Councillor Allard, says:
"Winter continues to be a difficult period for many households, and these payments are crucial in supporting families who are feeling the pinch
"I would urge anyone who is worried about increasing costs or struggling to make ends meet to reach out to our services and partners for the full support available."
Echoing these sentiments, Councillor Desmond Buchanan, Vice-Convener for Anti-Poverty and Inequality, highlighted the scheme's focus on child welfare.
Councillor Buchanan, comments:
"The additional winter clothing payment will help ensure that every child in Aberdeen has the essentials they need to stay warm and comfortable throughout the colder months."
The school clothing grants are accessible to families with children enrolled in Aberdeen City Council schools, including those commencing Primary 1, provided they are in receipt of qualifying benefits such as Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit.
Additionally, students eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance may apply for a school clothing grant independently.
Councillor Buchanan, comments:
"The additional winter clothing payment will help ensure that every child in Aberdeen has the essentials they need to stay warm and comfortable throughout the colder months."
The school clothing grants are accessible to families with children enrolled in Aberdeen City Council schools, including those commencing Primary 1, provided they are in receipt of qualifying benefits such as Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit.
Additionally, students eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance may apply for a school clothing grant independently.
This measure forms part of broader efforts by the council to alleviate financial hardships faced by residents during the Winter season.
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