West Dunbartonshire Council

Scottish Welfare Fund (West Dunbartonshire)

West Dunbartonshire Council runs the Scottish Welfare Fund locally, giving two kinds of grant that do not have to be paid back. Crisis Grants help with costs from a disaster or emergency, such as a fire or flood or losing all your money; Community Care Grants help people leave care, stay living at home, or get essential household items like a cooker or washing machine.

Apply on the funder’s site

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 living in West Dunbartonshire who are 16 or older and on a low income or getting certain benefits (national Scottish Welfare Fund rules)
Applications are made through the council, not the Scottish Government

What it funds

Crisis Grants for costs arising from a disaster or emergency, to keep you and your family safe from harm, for example a fire or flood, losing all your money or having to visit a sick child in hospital
Community Care Grants if you are about to leave care to live on your own in the community
Community Care Grants if you face going into care because you don't have the things you need to continue living at home
Community Care Grants if you are struggling to provide a safe and secure home for your family
Community Care Grants for essential household items like a cooker or washing machine when you don't have the money to buy them

How to apply

Apply using the council's online application form (allow pop-ups), or phone 01389 737640 (Monday to Thursday 9am-4.30pm, Friday 9am-3.30pm)
Send supporting evidence, such as reduced payslips or bank statements, to welfarefund@west-dunbarton.gov.uk to speed up your application
Crisis Grant awards are paid through PayPoint
If you disagree with the decision, ask for a review within 20 working days, then if needed go to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

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