Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund has a flexible approach to requests from individuals in need but we can’t always help. Here are some other sources of help which might be useful. Most organisations operate a referral system. See the website link for more information.
Clothing
City of Edinburgh Council: Grants for School Uniform
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolgrants
Edinburgh Clothing Store: Clothing, shoes, bedding etc
http://www.edinburghclothingstore.org/
Edinburgh School Uniform Bank: New and nearly new items of school uniform
The School Bank – West Lothian: Brand new school uniforms, other clothing and equipment needed for a school day
https://schoolbank-westlothian.org/referrals/
Energy costs
Home Energy Scotland: Free impartial energy saving advice
https://www.homeenergyscotland.org/
Computers and Electronics
Edinburgh Remakery: Refurbished IT equipment for sale
https://www.edinburghremakery.org.uk/buy/refurbished-computers/
People Know How: Desktops, tablets and occasionally laptops
https://peopleknowhow.org/computer-delivery/
Pass it On: Lends out computer systems to parents and individuals
http://www.passitoncomputers.co.uk/loans/
General
The Edinburgh Trust: Grants for household items such as cookers, washing machines, beds, fridges and carpets and for essential living and travelling costs and bankruptcy fees. They can also complete a welfare benefits check
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/Turn2us-Funds/Edinburgh-Trust
Best Start Grants and Best Start Foods: Support during pregnancy and for parents of young children