- 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.
