Your money
We can offer help and advice on managing money for single parent families. We have a direct money and debt advice service and information and tips on subjects including budgeting, money saving tips and more.
We also have a website dedicated to gathering advice and tips from single parents and others in the one place, that supports single parents worry about money and making ends meet.
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Talking about money
There has never been a more important time to talk about money. The Cost of Living crisis has seen a massive increase in the number of families experiencing problems with money. Not talking about money can impact your mental health and your relationships.
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Energy and money saving tips
Some tips and suggestions for ways to save energy and money.
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Money and debt advice service
Our national money and debt advice service supports single parents across Scotland.
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Dealing with Christmas debt
Many single parents find that debts begin to pile up after Christmas. Learn how to get your debts back on track in the new year.
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Dealing with the cost of Christmas as a single parent
It can be difficult to plan Christmas on a budget, especially with the unrealistic expectations that we see on social media and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
News updates for single parents
View all newsOur news updates reflect the work of One Parent Families Scotland and the issues affecting single parents today.
Single Parent FAQs: Cost of living and winter support – Issue 45
10/11/2025
Press release: New research – overhaul of broken child maintenance system could help two million children in poverty
22/10/2025
Single Parent FAQs: Help with household bills and staying warm this winter – Issue 44
06/10/2025