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The Emergency Assistance Fund is open to people affected by crime across Scotland, who are in urgent need of financial help as a result of what they have experienced. People can access assistance for a wide range of goods and services where they have no other access to funds.

The Emergency Assistance Fund is available for specific costs and items following a crime. It is not a compensation fund.

VSS will arrange for the direct purchase of goods and services on behalf of the person affected.

Examples of what the Fund can cover include:

• Emergency household goods
• Food, utility or clothing expenses
• Costs to repair or replace damaged property or goods
• Contributions to funeral costs
• Moving costs
• Travel costs to a place of safety
• Security equipment costs

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant, Equipment, Other resources

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Who can apply

People affected by crime across Scotland who are in urgent need of financial help as a direct result of crime. You can apply to the EAF directly as a victim of crime, or the application can be submitted by a referral agency on your behalf.

You may be eligible if:

• You are able to demonstrate a financial need that has occurred as a direct result of crime
• The request for financial support relates to an urgent and immediate need and is considered life essential
• You have no other source of funds (either through your own means or by accessing other support agencies/funds) to pay for items requested.
• You are resident in Scotland.* [or bereaved by a crime that happened in Scotland - see guidance]

When to apply

Apply at any time.

How to apply

Application form available via the Victim Support Scotland website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Financial advice and support

Beneficiaries funded: Victims of crime and abuse

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