ScotsCare, the Charity for Scots in London
Prison support staff or probation officers on behalf of prisoners or ex-offenders who are Scottish or the child of a Scottish person and currently living within 35 miles of Charing Cross. Clients can also self-refer.
Training that leads to employment or the possibility of employment, clothing for job interviews, household goods, student grants, funds for any other purpose can be discussed with the duty worker.
You may apply direct or via a referral from your support worker. It is probably best to ring the freephone number below to check for your eligibility and on how to follow through the application process.
The average length of time between application and a decision regarding a grant at ScotsCare is 10-15 days.
Scotscare
22 City Road
London
EC1Y 2AJ
020 7240 3718 or freephone 0800 652 2989
dutyworker@scotscare.com
It (the grant) is an offer that is freely given, no strings attached: a genuine desire to help you get out of the situation you have unfortunately found yourself in.”
