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Aberdeenshire Council

Crisis Grant (Aberdeenshire)

A Scottish Welfare Fund grant from Aberdeenshire Council for people who need money quickly because of an emergency or disaster, such as lost or stolen money, a relationship breakdown leaving you with nowhere to stay, or a fire or flood. It covers essentials like food, heating, toiletries, travel and temporary accommodation, and does not have to be paid back.

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You could get
Amount not specified
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • People aged 16 or over in Aberdeenshire on a low income who have no other way of paying for what they need after an emergency (e.g. money lost or stolen, or a relationship breakdown leaving you nowhere to stay) or a disaster (e.g. a serious flood or fire)
  • You should normally be entitled to or receiving Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit, or Savings or Guarantee Pension Credit (or a payment of one of these while a claim is processed), but this is not essential
  • The key test is how severe your situation is and the likely impact on you and your family of not getting a grant
  • You may not be eligible if you have already had three Crisis Grants in the last 12 months, or applied in the past 28 days with no change in circumstances

What it funds

Help in an emergency or disaster, particularly where there is a threat to health or safety, with items such as:

  • Food
  • Heating costs
  • Toiletries
  • Travel costs
  • Costs for temporary accommodation

How to apply

  1. Apply online through the council's Scottish Welfare Fund form (you may need to allow pop-ups), by phone on 01467 537400, or by posting the paper Scottish Welfare Fund application form to Aberdeenshire Council, PO Box 18533, Inverurie AB51 5WX
  2. The council contacts you with its decision using your preferred method

the team asks applicants not to phone or email about progress because of high demand. To challenge a decision, email asatswf@aberdeenshire.gov.uk within 20 days asking for a first tier review.

Have ready

  • National Insurance number, if you know it (applications are accepted without one)
  • Details of your address and housing situation
  • Details of your partner and family
  • Your income, savings and benefits
  • What you need and why

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