Agency referrals
Do your clients qualify for our help?
ScotsCare are keen to work in partnership with organisations, agencies and educational establishments throughout London to help Scots and second generation Scots in need of support and assistance. ScotsCare can help through a range of services to alleviate hardship from all walks of life whether they are young or not so young, whether out of work or wanting to undertake training towards work.
ScotsCare recognises that many people living on state benefits and/or on low income have abilities and talents as well as needs. ScotsCare aims to encourage people to use these talents and to encourage people to reach their full potential by taking steps themselves to improve their quality of life and by helping others to do likewise. Services offered by ScotsCare include:
- For older people and people with disabilities; to help improve the quality of life perhaps by giving a one-off grant or by an increase in their disposable income by granting a regular monthly allowance.
- For People of working age; can be offered guidance and assistance towards developing a plan, which can help them move towards employment either in the short or longer term.
- For Training and Student grants; available to help complete educational and vocational courses enabling them to improve their chances of gaining better paid employment. To be eligible, applicants must have lived in London for two years prior to the start of any course.
- For people who are housebound or socially isolated; can be helped to gain access to social events either organised by themselves or ScotsCare and can be offered assistance from staff or volunteers.
- For those on low income;
- can be considered for,
- One-off general grants towards, for example, household items
- One-off Children’s grants to help towards the support and care of children, such as for school uniforms or funding towards a school event.
- For those with caring responsibilities; in certain circumstances, help to fund respite holidays.
- A dedicated Telephone Helpline, 0800 652 2989, offering a listening and befriending service along with advice and information on a range of issues.
Visit our 'Downloads Page' for application forms and further details.