We understand that financial hardship can affect many families and that it can be a source of real anxiety. At Boroughmuir, we believe the cost of the school day/ experience should not be a barrier to learning and success.
There is a range of support available from the school or further afield to help you.
Families who are worried about meeting costs are welcome to apply for financial assistance via our Family Fund Request Form.
Information on applying for Free School Meals can be found here:
Applying allows us to support you with many other costs automatically, so it is well worth exploring further.
Our Equity Coordinator Rebecca Kelly is happy to advise on supports available, assist with applications or listen to feedback and suggestions. She can be contacted via email.
Donated items are quality checked, washed and prepared for their next owner at a fraction of the cost of new.
Please follow the link above to request or contact Jeremy Beard.
Pupils aged 16 – 19 could be eligible for up to £30 a week to help with costs.
Find out if you can receive money for staying on at school.
Eligible pupils are entitled to school lunches free of charge, this is handled discreetly via our cashless system.
The following links will show information on the financial advice and support that may be available to you.
If you are under 22 years old and living in Scotland, you are eligible for free nationwide bus travel. Apply now.
Money to support with disability, illness, children, caring, heating, housing, funerals, jobs, cost of living, emergencies and more.
Money (or lack of it) can be really stressful to deal with, but there is help out there if you need it. There’s a wide range of benefits and services available.
WOW. Just wow. Craigdon Mountain Sports donated boxes and boxes filled with brand new coats, fleeces, boots, waterpoofs, gloves and socks, this weeked. 2 van loads plus a big car – it’s enough to give out to HUNDREDS of kids, which is just as well, as we’ve 500+ on…
The Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund administers a number of small Trusts through legacies from individuals for causes of poverty and illness.