How do I contact the Scottish Welfare Fund?
Call us. Freephone 0800 014 7299.
What can Scottish Welfare Fund help with?
The Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes. 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 job, or an unexpected expense)
How long does Scottish Welfare Fund take?
Applications for community care grants will be processed within 15 working days. Awards may be given for goods and services. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic we cannot reach as many applications within the 15 day timescale, this means that we may take longer to make our decisions.
What is Scottish Welfare Fund?
The Scottish Welfare Fund helps people and families on low incomes who are in crisis or need help to set up or remain in the community. You can apply for a: Crisis Grant – to help you cope with unexpected expenses and disasters; for example, a fire or flood, or if any money has been lost or stolen.
Can I apply to Scottish Welfare Fund online?
Contents. You can only apply for a Crisis Grant through your local council. Find your local council to apply. You cannot apply through the Scottish Government.
Who qualifies for crisis grant?
You can get a crisis grant if you’re: aged 16 or over. on a low income, and. unable to get financial help from any other appropriate source.
How do I get a crisis grant in Scotland?
You should apply via your Jobcentre or the phone number for the benefit you’ve applied for. Read more about short-term benefit advances and Universal Credit advances. If your need is severe, your local council might make an exception and award you a crisis grant while your application to the DWP is in progress.
Do you have to pay a Scottish Welfare Fund back?
If you get a grant, you don’t need to pay it back. If you’re on a low income, you might be able to get benefits to help with your living costs, rent or other housing costs.
How many Scottish welfare funds can you get?
You can’t normally get more than three crisis grants in a 12-month period, unless you can show that it wasn’t your fault that you need another crisis grant.
Do I qualify for a crisis loan?
You must need to meet the expenses in an emergency, or because of a disaster, and. The situation means that there may be serious damage or a serious risk to your, or a member of your family’s, health or safety, and. A crisis loan must be the only means of preventing that serious damage or serious risk.
How many Scottish welfare funds can I get?
Do you pay back Scottish Welfare Fund?
The grant is tax free and you don’t have to pay back. Apply for a crisis grant online or call the Scottish Welfare Fund on 0131 529 5299. The Scottish Government has made additional funds available to the Scottish Welfare Fund to help people affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Can I claim a crisis loan?
Anyone who does not have enough money for urgent expenses can apply. You do not have to be getting a benefit, or to have claimed benefit. If you have claimed a benefit and are waiting for a first payment, you may be able to get a crisis loan to tide you over if your benefit office cannot make an interim payment.
Can I apply to Scottish welfare Fund online?
Who qualifies for a community care grant?
A Community Care Grant can be given, if you qualify, to help with costs if:
- you’re leaving care or imprisonment and need help to start a settled home.
- you’ve been homeless, or living an unsettled life, and need help to start a settled home.
- you need support to stay out of care.
Do you have to pay a Scottish welfare Fund back?
How many times can you apply for Scottish Welfare Fund?
You can’t get a crisis grant if you’ve applied for the same items or services in the last 28 days, unless your circumstances have changed. You can’t normally get more than three crisis grants in a 12-month period, unless you can show that it wasn’t your fault that you need another crisis grant.
Who is eligible for hardship grant?
Eligibility criteria: Low income: Applicants must be in receipt of means-tested benefits or have a household income of below £21,500 and struggling financially with household costs (food, energy, water etc.)
How do I apply for a hardship payment in Scotland?
How to apply. Contact the Universal Credit helpline to apply for a hardship payment. If you’re a couple claiming Universal Credit jointly, either of you can apply.