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Turn2us-financial help

Overview

Turn2us is a national charity providing practiacal help to people who are struggling financially.

Anyone can be a missed pay-cheque, illness or bereavement away from a real financial crisis, which is why we can help you find the support you need to get back on track.

The Benefits Calculator (opens in new tab) takes less than 10 minutes to complete and it will tell you which means-tested benefits you may be entitled to, including tax credits.

The Grants Search (opens in new tab) can help you look for funds that might be able to give you a grant or other types of help.

We also award our own grants from the Turn2us Elizabeth Finn Fund (opens in new tab) , the Turn2us Response Fund (opens in new tab) , and the Turn2us Edinburgh Trust (opens in new tab) .

Contact

Local Offer

This website contains details of grants and benefits which may be useful, including a section on Illness, Disability or Injury (opens in new tab) - more details are listed below:

Anyone who is ill or has a disability or an injury.

What does it include?

Information about benefits for people who have an illness, injury or disability, including who can claim them, how much you can get, how to apply, and where to go for further help.

Make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

If someone is caring for you, they may find it helpful to look at the section on Caring for Someone (opens in new tab) .

Last updated: 30 March 2026