Scottish Welfare Fund - What is the Scottish Welfare Fund?
The Scottish Welfare Fund can give grants to people on low incomes living in Scotland.
- Last reviewed 19 July 2023
What is the Scottish Welfare Fund?
The Scottish Welfare Fund is made up of two types of grants which do not have to be repaid:
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Crisis Grants
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Community Care Grants.
Crisis Grants
Crisis grants can be given to people to cover the costs of an emergency, such as:
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A fire or flood
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Needing to move away from domestic abuse
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An unexpected change at work
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Taking on responsibility for a child who needs your help.
Community Care Grants
Community Care Grants are for people who need a bit of help to be able to live independently.
They can be awarded to help:
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People leaving care facilities or prison to pay to set up their new home
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People who might need to go into a care facility if they don't get some help
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People setting up home in the community when they have been homeless
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Families facing a lot of pressure and who don't have enough money to pay for the things they need to keep their children safe and secure
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People who are caring for a prisoner or young offender on release on temporary licence.
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People who are escaping from domestic abuse
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People who need money to protect a child's health..
Applies to: Scotland
Age rules: You must be aged 16 or over
Type of benefit: Means-tested
Administered by: Local authorities
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