Welfare Trust

Scott Street fire - 14th June 2025

The Welfare Trust is now open for those affected by the fire on 14th June 2025 only. 

Those directly affected by the fire at 41, Scott Street and who do not have sufficient insurance cover or their insurance claim has been refused can make an application to the Welfare Trust.

Below is an example of the kind of items that can be considered, this is not an exhaustive list:

• White goods
• Beds & mattresses
• Sofa and chairs
• Curtains
• Flooring
• Cutlery and crockery
• Pots and pans
• Bedding
• TV
• Table and chairs
• Bedroom furniture
• Clothing
• Personal assistance items e.g. hearing aid, prescription glasses
• Any reasonable item that is essential to your needs

In order to process your application we will require:

• Proof of address
• One month bank statement (to verify bank details and insurance premiums - if applicable)."

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How to apply

If you are in a crisis situation and need funds for day to day living expenses for essential items such as food, heating costs, nappies, toiletries apply for a Crisis Grant.

Before making an application to the Welfare Trust, applicants should consider whether their need(s) can be met via a Community Care Grant. Needs that can be met via a Community Care Grant will not be met via the Welfare Trust.

To be considered for a Welfare Trust payment the applicant/family must:

• reside in the Perth and Kinross area
• have no savings/capital that can be used to cover the cost of the need
• have a low income or be experiencing financial hardship
• be vulnerable due to age, ill-health, disability or other disadvantage

The Welfare Trust can only normally meet a one-off need and no more than one award can be made in a financial year.

Welfare Trust payments cannot replicate or duplicate assistance that is provided elsewhere, for example through statutory or other provision.