Council tax

Council tax is a tax on domestic property and is collected by local authorities. Some people are exempt from council tax or can get a discount. To find out if you qualify for an exemption or discount, use our online calculator. Council tax debt is one of the most common types of debt.

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In-house Train the Trainer - Talking Money

The Financial Capability team is holding an in-house Talking Money session on Wednesday 29th January 2020. These sessions are ideal for staff and volunteers who discuss financial topics with groups and individuals. Talking Money will help staff develop their ability to promote financial wellbeing in a group setting, with a view to empowering service users and focusing on long-term remedies.
In-house Train the Trainer - Money Coach

The Financial Capability team is holding an in-house Money Coach session, aimed at professionals who undertake financial capability work with their clients on a one-to-one basis. The training will help advisers develop new skills to help improve their clients' financial wellbeing and resilience.
New digital resource to tackle financial and digital exclusion

We’re excited to announce that we’re working on a new digital platform to help those who are digitally or financially excluded navigate online banking. Earlier this month we were successful in a funding bid to work with JP Morgan’s Force for Good project and the team will help us develop a platform that will provide a test environment for individuals who have not used online banking before to familiarise themselves with how it works.
Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace

This Talk Money Talk Pensions week, we're discussing how employers can support their employees' financial wellbeing at work.

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What we do

Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. We exist to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.
New digital resource to tackle financial and digital exclusion

We’re excited to announce that we’re working on a new digital platform to help those who are digitally or financially excluded navigate online banking. Earlier this month we were successful in a funding bid to work with JP Morgan’s Force for Good project and the team will help us develop a platform that will provide a test environment for individuals who have not used online banking before to familiarise themselves with how it works.
About Financial Capability

Our financial capability team works towards improving the financial health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Work out your income and expenditure

Our online tool can help you categorise your income and expenditure.
Webchat

Access our webchat for help in getting debt advice.
Benefits calculator

Our online benefits calculator will tell you quickly and confidentially if there are any benefits you should be receiving.
In-house Train the Trainer - Money Coach

The Financial Capability team is holding an in-house Money Coach session, aimed at professionals who undertake financial capability work with their clients on a one-to-one basis. The training will help advisers develop new skills to help improve their clients' financial wellbeing and resilience.
Wiseradviser

In collaboration with the Money Advice Trust and Citizens Advice Scotland, Wiseradviser offers a free-to-access training programme for advisers in Scotland.
Evidence base

At Money Advice Scotland, we are keen to ensure that the views and concerns of our members, partners and supporters feature prominently on the policy agenda.