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Scottish Trust Deed
is a website offering debt help in Scotland for those who are struggling with their unaffordable debt repayments.
Established in 2009, the aim of Scottish Trust Deed was to help individuals who were in a black hole with their debts by negotiating with their creditors and bring them back to financial stability. It was originally owned by Simple Financial Solutions Limited before it was acquired by Paloma Digital Limited in 2015. Harper McDermott, the leading Trust Deed provider in Scotland acquired the Scottish Trust Deed brand in late 2023.
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk is now a trading style of Harper McDermott Ltd who offer multiple types of debt solutions, advice and assistance.
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk prides itself on its customer service which shows in our TrustPilot reviews, and not only offers advice on the most common debt solutions but can also help with more specific advice such as council tax debts, mortgage arrears, and how to deal with debt collectors and bailiffs through its knowledge hub.
Expperienced Debt Advice
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk provide help and advice to people on the most common debt solutions such as;
- Scottish Trust Deeds
- Debt Arrangement Schemes
- Minimal Asset Process
- Bankruptcy (Sequestration)
But we can also provide advice on informal debt solutions such as Debt Management Plans.
The most common debt solution is a Scottish Trust Deed and to qualify for one of these you must meet the following criteria;
- Owe at least £5,000 in unsecured debts
(this can be made up of store cards, credit cards, unsecured loans, catalogue debts, council tax debts or benefit over-payments. We cannot service secured debts such as secured loans or hire purchase agreements. If you have a mix of secured and unsecured debt, you can still apply, you would need to be able to continue paying your secured debts as arranged) - Owe money to at least 2 creditors
- Be able to make a monthly contribution of at least £100 per month towards your debt
- You must live in Scotland as a resident for at least the last 6 months
If you don’t meet one of these criteria you will fall into the category for either a Debt Arrangement Scheme, Minimal Asset Process, or as a last resort, Bankruptcy (also known as Sequestration in Scotland).
A Helping Hand
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk understands that people experience financial difficulty at some point in their lives. Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk promises to keep things fair and straightforward when dealing with our customers, including any financial problems they encounter.
You don’t just have to turn to us for help, there are organisations you can speak to that offer free debt & money advice;
Organisation | Website | About |
Advice Direct Scotland | www.moneyadvice.scot | Advice Direct Scotland provide free information and support on a wide range of debt-related issues |
Citizens Advice Scotland | www.cas.org.uk | Every type of help for consumers based in Scotland. Speak to them in person or over the phone. |
Money Helper | www.moneyhelper.org.uk | Free debt counselling, debt adjusting and providing of credit information services is available to customers by contacting MoneyHelper. |
Age UK | www.ageuk.org.uk | Financial and debt advice for senior citizens |
StepChange | www.stepchange.org | A debt charity that provides advice and has helped over 7.5m people in the UK with their debt. |
National Debtline | www.nationaldebtline.org | Charity offering free debt advice. |
Financial Tips & Advice
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk is committed to better money management and that’s why we have created a financial resource centre for today’s consumers. Our articles include money management tips and advice – to demonstrate to everyone that you don’t have to alter your lifestyle to manage your money better.
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk’s resources include guides on how to stop Sheriff Officers and debt collectors, how to and ‘what if’ articles along with downloadable template letters which you can use to negotiate with your creditors yourself.
Lastly, readers can learn where to get financial support where they really need it, and our latest tips to get out of debt for good.
Need More Information?
Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk has a dedicated FAQ page that answers the most common questions people have. However, if you need to ask us about something else, you can contact us below:
Phone: 0141 456 0430
Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm
- Friday 9am to 5pm
Company Details
- Harper McDermott ltd t/a Scottish Trust Deed
- Company No: SC538101
- Information Commissioners Office (Registration ZA212015)
Trust Deed Example
Example Unsecured Debts
1 | Personal loan | £8,000 |
2 | Credit card 1 | £6,812 |
3 | Council Tax | £4,092 |
4 | HMRC Debts | £5,399 |
4 | Overpayments | £5,200 |
4 | Overdraft | £700 |
Total Owed | £30,204 |
Your Monthly Repayments Would Be
a Scottish Trust Deed £748
(total contractual repayments)
a Scottish Trust Deed £295
(total contractual repayments)
60%
* Subject to creditor acceptance
* Payment subject to individual circumstances
* Credit rating may be affected
* Fees apply, subject to individual's circumstances. For more information on our fees click here