If costs are mounting up, the thought of applying for benefits, taking that first step into work or looking for ways to increase your earnings can feel overwhelming. But whatever your situation, you don’t have to do it on your own – if you live in the Renfrewshire area, the council’s Invest in Renfrewshire service is here to help. Their trusted advisers can help you manage your money, find a job that works round your family or boost your income.
How Invest in Renfrewshire can help
Talking to an adviser at Invest in Renfrewshire is free and confidential. An adviser can help with:
- Developing your CV
- Job searches
- Finding flexible work
- Training opportunities
- Application and interview skills
- Connections to local employers
- Debt and energy advice
- Support with benefits and grants
- Childcare support
- Household bill support
- Help to reduce outgoings
- Sector based work academies
- Transition to employment funding
- Paid traineeships
- Funded work placements.
Using any of these services is entirely voluntary, so you won’t be pushed into a job that doesn’t suit you. It also means you won’t lose any benefits you’re currently receiving if you decide it’s not for you at any stage.
Contact Invest in Renfrewshire
If you live in the Renfrewshire local authority area, please use the contact form to get in touch – it’s quick and easy. An adviser will get back to you shortly. They’ll first chat to you about your needs, then they’ll create a plan based on these if you decide this is for you. Or you can use the contact details below.
Drop in sessions
You can drop in to chat to an adviser – you don’t need an appointment.
The Russell Institute
30 High St, Paisley PA1 2BZ
Monday – Thursday, 8.45am – 16.45pm, Friday, 8.45am – 3.55pm
Flexible Learning Base
Paisley PA2 9HW
Tuesday, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Station Seven
7 Quarry Street, Johnstone PA5 8DY
Alternate Wednesdays, 9.30am – 1pm
McMaster Centre
Donaldson Drive, Renfrew PA4 8LX
Thursday, 9.15am – 12.15pm
Tannahill Centre
76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NT
Alternate Thursdays, 9.30am – 12pm
Gallowhill Centre
166 Netherhill Road, Paisley PA3 4SF
Friday, 9am – 12pm
Other ways to get in touch
Email: invest@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Tel: 0300 300 1180 (Monday – Thursday, 8.45am – 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am – 3.55pm)
West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC)
West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC) provides services to people from minority ethnic communities.
If you’re looking for work or thinking of changing job they can help you access:
- Training
- Modern apprenticeships
- CV, application form and Interview support
- Work placements
- Volunteering
- Education
- Paid employment.
WSREC also offers advice and advocacy around equality and human rights and health and wellbeing.
Get support from your local Citizens Advice Bureau
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Service provides free, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of topics, including money and work.

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