Scottish Welfare Fund
Crisis Grant
A Crisis Grant can be given to cover the costs of an emergency. Examples of this could include when:
- there is a fire or flood at home
- you have lost money
- an unexpected crisis happens
If you want help to apply for a Crisis Grant or would like further information please contact us.
External Links
For more information: www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund/crisis-grants/
To apply – Clackmannanshire: www.clacks.gov.uk/council/welfarefund/
To apply – Fife: www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/benefits-and-money-advice/crisis-and-community-care-grants
Community Care Grant
A Community Care Grant can be given, if you qualify, to help with costs if:
- you are leaving care or imprisonment and need help to start a settled home
- you have been homeless, or living an unsettled life, and need help to start a settled home
- you need support to stay out of care
- you are caring for someone who has been release from prison or a young offender’s institution
- you are experiencing great pressure and need help to keep a settled home
- you are escaping domestic abuse
- a child’s health is at risk
If you want help to apply for a Community Care Grant or would like further information please contact us.
External Links
For more information: www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund/community-care-grants/
To apply – Clackmannanshire: www.clacks.gov.uk/council/welfarefund/
To apply – Fife: www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/benefits-and-money-advice/crisis-and-community-care-grants
