Eligible families across Aberdeen are set to benefit from an additional £30 Winter Clothing Payment to help with the cost of school clothing.
Aberdeen City Council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee agreed to allocate £111,000 from the Cost of Living Fund for 2026-27 to provide the additional payment.
Anyone who has received a school clothing grant in 2026-27 will automatically receive the additional £30 payment within the next two weeks. New successful applications made by 31 March 2027 will also receive the Winter Clothing Payment alongside the school clothing grant.
Councillor Jessica Mennie, convener of the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee, said: “We know that the cost of school clothing can place additional pressure on household budgets, particularly during the winter months. This additional £30 payment will provide some extra support to eligible families across Aberdeen.”
Councillor Miranda Radley, convener of the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee, said: “It’s important that families receive all the support they are entitled to. I would encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible for a school clothing grant to check the information available and apply, as successful applications will also qualify for the additional Winter Clothing Payment.”
School clothing grants are available to families with children attending Aberdeen City Council schools, including those starting Primary 1, provided they receive qualifying benefits such as Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit.
Students receiving an Education Maintenance Allowance can also apply for a school clothing grant for themselves.
For further information and to apply, visit the Free school meals and school clothing grant page on the Council’s website.
Families can also use the Council’s free online Benefits calculator to check their entitlement.