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We know the benefit system can be confusing - there's lots of information, many options and it changes often. We are here to help - our team can help ensure you claim all of the benefits you are due.
Applications for the School Age Payment will open from 1st June 2025 for children born between 01 March 2020 to 28 February 2021. Qualifying parents/guardians will receive £314.45 to help with the cost of attending school.
Find out more about the Best Start Grant and details on how to apply here.
Free school meals and clothing grants - 2025/2026
Families on low incomes may be eligible to receive a School Clothing Grant award of £120 for a Primary-aged child or £150 for a Secondary-aged child. The award is given annually to assist with the cost of purchasing essential school clothing for families who are on a qualifying benefit. If your child attends a school managed by another Local Authority, you must apply to that Local Authority for a Clothing Grant and Free School meals.
School Meals
All children in P1-P5 are automatically entitled to receive a free school lunch. This is called 'Universal Entitlement'. To receive a free breakfast at school, you must have completed a free school meal application and be financially eligible.
If you think you are entitled but do not currently receive this, please apply for free school meals here. New applications will be processed as soon as possible, and if eligible, your child should receive free school meals within four weeks.
You can find more information and details on how to apply from Glasgow City Council here.
Childcare costs and Universal Credit
You may be able to claim up to 85% of your childcare costs if you are eligible for Universal Credit which is worth up to:
- £1,014.63 for one child or
- £1,739.37 for two or more children
This will automatically be awarded to anyone getting help with childcare costs under Universal Credit. You can't get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as claiming Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers.
Additional Support
We work in partnership with key organisations who offer services to our tenants who may need benefit and money advice, especially those who will have changes to their benefits based on the bedroom tax. The services are:
Greater Easterhouse Money Advice Project (GEMAP)
GEMAP can offer free and confidential advice on all money matters including consumer debt e.g. Rent, Council Tax, Gas, Electricity and many more. To make an appointment please call our receptions on 0141 560 6000 or 0141 336 1300.
Pollok Credit Union
Pollok Credit union provides a range of loans and savings products for its members. To join, please call 0141 880 7888.
