The fund, which is administered by Victim Support Scotland, is open to any victim of crime who is resident in Scotland who is currently accessing victim and other support services. It is also available for people who live outside of Scotland who have been bereaved by a crime that has occurred within Scotland. Support organisations can apply for funding on behalf of victims.
Key Criteria
Eligibility requirements:
- Demonstrate any financial need that has occurred as a direct result of crime considered urgent and immediate.
- Any request for financial support relates entirely to an urgent and immediate need and is considered life essential.
- That the applicant has no other source of funds (either through their own means or by accessing other support agencies/funds) to pay for items requested.
The Emergency Assistance Fund is available for specific costs and items in the aftermath of a crime. It is not a compensation fund.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by a referral organisation acting in their professional capacity.
