Crisis and Community Care Grant

The Scottish Welfare Fund helps people and families on low incomes who are in crisis or need help to set up or remain in the community.

You can apply for a:

1. Crisis Grant - to help you cope with unexpected expenses and disasters; for example, a fire or flood, or if any money has been lost or stolen.
2. Community Care Grant - to help vulnerable people set up home, when moving from an 'unsettled way of life' or continue to live independently within their community. They can also help families who are facing exceptional pressures.

Please contact the team on 0300 555 0405 or email swf@northlan.gov.uk for Crisis or Community Care Grants and we will contact you.

When we receive your application, we will try to get back to you as soon as we can, so please wait for us to contact you.

Do you need further help with money problems?

You can also get general advice in relation to money problems from any of the following:

• Call 01698 332551 or email TPteam@northlan.gov.uk for advice about benefits or advice in relation to debts or budgeting
• Money Talk Team - get help to make sure you're claiming everything you're entitled to and advice to help you make the most of your money
• Scotland's Financial Health Service - find information and advice on debt, managing money, housing, homelessness and ethical lending
• National Debtline - get free, confidential and independent debt advice on 0808 808 4000
• Citizens Advice Scotland - visit your nearest bureau to speak to somebody face-to-face, or call 0800 028 1456
• Shelter Scotland - call the free helpline for housing advice on 0808 800 4444