The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland

About

The Society is set up to support single women who are living in Scotland (for at least 2 years) and who are in need. We further restricted support to only women aged 50 or over. Most support is direct financial assistance in the form of ongoing monthly grants paid to top up beneficiaries' income (but we also pay additional one off grants depending on the beneficiary's circumstances). Grants can be paid long-term provided the beneficiary continues to meet our eligibility criteria, but some are paid for a limited period to help a beneficiary during a difficult period or a time of change. We are also piloting working with partner organisations to allow them to nominate eligible women for a grant. The Society also employs a team of caseworkers whose primary role is to assess new applications for support and the continuing eligibility of existing beneficiaries. However, caseworkers also provide 'light-touch' advice including signposting & help with social security benefits etc.

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