Find details below of local support agencies that may be able to help if you find yourself in a crisis situation.
Contact the Orkney Money Matters crisis line (via Orkney Citizens Advice) on 01856 875621 or email LINKS@orkneycab.casonline.org.uk
(Open Mon-Fri 9-5pm)
Visit or contact the THAW office on 01856 878388
(Open Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm)
The Blide Trust can provide support outwith these hours on 01856 874874
To access the Foodbank, receive a referral from any of the above organisations or:
(Open Tues/Fri, 12-2pm)
Otherwise, if you would prefer to contact us online, please fill in our referral form for energy support and we will get back to you as soon as possible:
THAW Orkney,
12-14 Queen Street,
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1JE
THAW Orkney is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCO45272)

The Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme has been extended into the winter months. The scheme aims to support households facing increased costs of oil or LPG for heating.
Click this link to apply.
THAW can assist with applications and answer questions you have about the scheme.