Crisis Grant
To help with an unexpected emergency like a fire or flood, losing your money or your job.
Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme being run by local authorities.
You can get a Crisis Grant to cover the costs of an emergency.
Examples of this could include if:
- you need help to get food or with heating costs
- there’s a fire or flood at home
- you’ve lost money
- an unexpected crisis happens
- you’re a victim of domestic abuse and you need help with things like moving away from an abuser
- you’re a grandparent or other relative who has taken over caring for a child, and you’re waiting on a transfer of benefits
- you’re facing a gap in your normal income because of a redundancy or change at work
The Comhairle will tell you the outcome of your application within two working days.