Simple terms explainer:
Councils must administer the Scottish Welfare Fund, which provides small grants to help people in crisis or facing difficult situations. This includes giving Crisis Grants for emergencies like food or heating, and Community Care Grants to support people moving into or staying in their homes. The council must consider each application fairly and make sure the money is used to help those who need it most.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Revenues and benefits
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
1
Bodies with shared interest
Social Security Scotland
Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation (IRRV)
Standards and frameworks
0