Scottish Welfare Fund (Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants)
Paid by Scottish Government (delivered by local councils) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants do not have to be paid back; you apply through your local council and must be over 16 and on a low income.
https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund
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Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.mygov.scot
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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