Scottish Welfare Fund

The Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes through Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants.

You can apply for a:

Crisis Grant...

If you're in crisis because of a disaster (like a fire or flood), or an emergency (like losing your money or an unexpected expense).

Community Care Grant...

To help you or someone you care for to start to live, or to carry on living, a settled life in the community.

Food and Clothing Bank

When you apply for a community care grant or crisis grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund, we will also offer you emergency food and clothing support. Some food and clothing banks can give you support even if you don't have a referral. However, because you can only use them in emergency for a short time, we want to help you find other support to meet your needs.

You must be 16 or older and on a low income to apply for a Crisis or Community Care Grant.

You can only apply for a Crisis Grant by contacting your local council.