S.A.F.E. Support - Advice - Finance - Education Our S.A.F.E. support workers are here to support those who are facing financial difficulty or need help navigating the welfare system About Us Services Get in Touch Case Studies News and Events Services What Support Is Available? Benefits and budgeting Volunteering to improve your employability skills Credit Union membership Crisis loan and community care grant applications Skills development training through volunteering Access to affordable fruit and vegetables Free & Confidential Benefits, Budgeting and Money Advice CFINE provides guidance and support through in-house S.A.F.E Support Workers. We work in partnership with Grampian Housing Association, credit unions and many others: Checking entitlement to benefits and applying for benefits Dealing with any issues around benefits such as delays/sanctions/appeals Managing money on a budget Dealing with low-scale debts Referrals for Housing(for issues around council housing, tenancy & repairs, and homelessness), employability and energy advice Referrals Employability We refer beneficiaries to Pathways, which offers one-to-one support to help people find the job they want. Their Keyworkers help people in all aspects of the job search: building confidence, develop a plan to reach their job goal, develop or update the CV, complete application forms, prepare for interviews, access funds to remove barriers to work e.g. training or equipment. Pathways run a drop-in session at our Aberdeen office every Thursday 10am - 12pm. Energy/Heating Advice We refer beneficiaries to energy/heating social enterprise Scarf (Save Cash and Reduce Fuel). Scarf aim to make a practical difference to people living in fuel poverty and that purpose remains at their core as they deliver a range of quality services focusing on: fuel poverty energy efficiency sustainable living carbon reduction How Do I Access The S.A.F.E. Services? Get in Touch