Scottish Welfare Fund (South Lanarkshire)

The Scottish Welfare Fund is a discretionary scheme we deliver that provides two types of grant: Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants. If you are in crisis you can apply for a grant by calling the Scottish Welfare Fund Team.

• Crisis Grants can provide people with a safety net in the event of a disaster or emergency such as fire or flood or being robbed

• Community care grants can help people leaving care or families facing exceptional pressures who are in need of essential household items such as a cooker or washing machine.

Services Offered

Crisis Management

Eligibility criteria
Grants are available to anyone aged 16 or over and applicants should normally have a low income, for example be in receipt of a benefit such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit.

However, applicants do not have to be in receipt of a benefit to receive a grant. Anyone who has a low income, or does not have access to their money, can apply.