Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
About
Cash First
About
Cash First
About Cash First
Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
Cash First Pilot
Cash First Pilot
Cash First Pilot
The Cash First approach forms part of the Scottish Government’s response to financial hardship and their aim to reduce the need for emergency food provision.
The Cash First approach forms part of the Scottish Government’s response to financial hardship and their aim to reduce the need for emergency food provision.
The Scottish Government recognise that the main reason why some people are compromising on food is insufficient and insecure incomes. Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
The aim of the Cash First Pilot is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support by providing people with immediate access to financial grants, giving the recipient choice in what they spend the cash payments on depending on their priorities at that time.
The Scottish Government recognise that the main reason why some people are compromising on food is insufficient and insecure incomes. Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
The aim of the Cash First Pilot is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support by providing people with immediate access to financial grants, giving the recipient choice in what they spend the cash payments on depending on their priorities at that time.
The Scottish Government recognise that the main reason why some people are compromising on food is insufficient and insecure incomes. Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
The aim of the Cash First Pilot is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support by providing people with immediate access to financial grants, giving the recipient choice in what they spend the cash payments on depending on their priorities at that time.
The Scottish Government recognise that the main reason why some people are compromising on food is insufficient and insecure incomes. Cash First is a test of change to understand how financial support can replace emergency food provision across Scotland.
The aim of the Cash First Pilot is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support by providing people with immediate access to financial grants, giving the recipient choice in what they spend the cash payments on depending on their priorities at that time.
What is Cash First?
What is Cash First?
What is Cash First?
Cash First offers flexibility for people to decide what their immediate needs are and choice in what they wish to spend the money on.
Cash First offers flexibility for people to decide what their immediate needs are and choice in what they wish to spend the money on.
It can be an effective and dignified form of support for people facing financial crisis when partnered with adequate advice and needs-based holistic support.
The pilot project will look to streamline and support existing referral pathways to ensure those in poverty are improving their access to ‘wrap-around support’. This will include advice regarding benefits, housing, employment and health.
It can be an effective and dignified form of support for people facing financial crisis when partnered with adequate advice and needs-based holistic support.
The pilot project will look to streamline and support existing referral pathways to ensure those in poverty are improving their access to ‘wrap-around support’. This will include advice regarding benefits, housing, employment and health.
It can be an effective and dignified form of support for people facing financial crisis when partnered with adequate advice and needs-based holistic support.
The pilot project will look to streamline and support existing referral pathways to ensure those in poverty are improving their access to ‘wrap-around support’. This will include advice regarding benefits, housing, employment and health.
It can be an effective and dignified form of support for people facing financial crisis when partnered with adequate advice and needs-based holistic support.
The pilot project will look to streamline and support existing referral pathways to ensure those in poverty are improving their access to ‘wrap-around support’. This will include advice regarding benefits, housing, employment and health.
Aberdeen Cash First Network
Aberdeen Cash First Network
Aberdeen Cash First Network
ACVO has co-designed the Aberdeen Cash First project alongside 7 partner third-sector organisations delivering services within Aberdeen City.
ACVO has co-designed the Aberdeen Cash First project alongside 7 partner third-sector organisations delivering services within Aberdeen City.
Flexible Crisis Fund
Flexible Crisis Fund
Flexible Crisis Fund
The Aberdeen Cash First Network has established a Flexible Crisis Fund for those facing financial emergency.
The Aberdeen Cash First Network has established a Flexible Crisis Fund for those facing financial emergency.
The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen focuses on single males aged 18-45 who are in receipt of Universal Credit and accessing emergency food banks.
The Fund provides individuals with money and access to wrap-around support. Trusted partners from the Aberdeen Cash First Network can refer the individual for up to £600 – either in one-off or recurring payments depending on their level of need.
The Fund is delivered to individuals via vouchers, cash payments or direct payments depending on their ability to budget the funding and any risks around providing them with cash payments.
The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen focuses on single males aged 18-45 who are in receipt of Universal Credit and accessing emergency food banks.
The Fund provides individuals with money and access to wrap-around support. Trusted partners from the Aberdeen Cash First Network can refer the individual for up to £600 – either in one-off or recurring payments depending on their level of need.
The Fund is delivered to individuals via vouchers, cash payments or direct payments depending on their ability to budget the funding and any risks around providing them with cash payments.
The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen focuses on single males aged 18-45 who are in receipt of Universal Credit and accessing emergency food banks.
The Fund provides individuals with money and access to wrap-around support. Trusted partners from the Aberdeen Cash First Network can refer the individual for up to £600 – either in one-off or recurring payments depending on their level of need.
The Fund is delivered to individuals via vouchers, cash payments or direct payments depending on their ability to budget the funding and any risks around providing them with cash payments.
The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen focuses on single males aged 18-45 who are in receipt of Universal Credit and accessing emergency food banks.
The Fund provides individuals with money and access to wrap-around support. Trusted partners from the Aberdeen Cash First Network can refer the individual for up to £600 – either in one-off or recurring payments depending on their level of need.
The Fund is delivered to individuals via vouchers, cash payments or direct payments depending on their ability to budget the funding and any risks around providing them with cash payments.
Stories
Stories
Stories from Cash First Aberdeen
Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.
Stories
Stories
Stories from Cash First Aberdeen
Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.
Stories
Stories
Stories from Cash First Aberdeen
Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.
Stories
Stories from Cash First Aberdeen
Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.