Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Scottish Welfare Fund, the applicant must visit or contact the respective local council link

   Note: The applicant has to select their local Council from the dropdown menu.

2. The processing method of application may vary depending on the council link. So, follow the steps required as per the council website.
3. However, the applicant must fill in the application form provided.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. After completing, review the application and submit it.
7. The concerned council will check for eligibility and if the information and documents meet up to the criteria for applying.
8. Information such as bank and work details should be given correctly.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
12. Once the authority approves of the application, an email will be sent concerning the confirmation of the grant.
13. The processing time takes about two days to produce the outcome. It may vary according to the concerning local council.

• Identity proof (passport or driving license)
• Proof of address
• Bank statement
• Evidence of the emergency caused
• Any other documents (if required)

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL OFFICES
Marischal College
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB
Phone number: 0800 083 1887
Local Council Offices link

Note: The applicant has to select their local Council from the dropdown menu.

• Must be 16 years of age or above.
• If the applicant has been homeless or living an unsettled life.

• The fee required for this process is free of cost.

• The validity of the fund is given for a long time period concerning the situation of the applicant.

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• It usually takes two days to produce the outcome of the application. This processing time may differ depending upon the council.

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The application for this fund must be completed within 28 days including the submission of the all the required documents.

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Town
• County
• Country Postcode
• Email
• Telephone
• National Insurance number
• Bank, credit union or building society account details
• Details of partner, their name and date of birth
• details of any children you have or care for

• The Scottish Welfare Fund is a scheme that provides financial support to individuals and families in Scotland who are facing financial difficulties or in crisis situations. The fund is designed to help people who are homeless, struggling financially or may have faced a tragedy.

• The Scottish Welfare Fund provides two types of grants: Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants. Crisis Grants are intended to provide immediate financial support in emergency situations, while Community Care Grants are intended to provide longer-term support to help people live independently or maintain a stable home environment.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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