Scottish Welfare Fund

The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme being run by local authorities.

Community Care Grant

You may be able to get a Community Care Grant 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
  • you’re caring for someone who’s been released from prison or a young offender’s institution
  • you’re experiencing great pressure and need help to keep a settled home
  • you’re escaping domestic abuse
  • a child’s health is at risk

The Comhairle will tell you the outcome of your application within 15 working days.