Scottish Welfare Fund - Family support directory

When support is available
Crisis Grants Providing you with a safety net in the event of a disaster or emergency. Community Care Grants, Helping you or someone you care for to start to live, or to carry on living, a settled life in the community.
Who qualifies
Scottish Welfare Fund will be administered in the Borders by Scottish Borders Council and is intended mainly to help people on the following income related benefits. • Income Support • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance • Pension Credit • Universal Credit.
More information
Applications are usually by telephone as this is the quickest way to get you the help that you need
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm, Friday: 9am - 4pm, Saturday: 9am - 12noon
Link
https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/5675/scottish_welfare_fund_leaflet
Contact for assistance
Phone 0300 100 1800 to arrange for a call back interview.