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Scottish Government’s Fund to Leave is open to applications

The Scottish Government’s Fund to Leave is open to applications. 

The fund offers women based in Scotland up to £1,000 for essentials to support the costs of leaving, planning to leave or staying left from an abusive relationship. This might include costs related to moving home or increasing safety to enable a woman to remain in her own home. The aim of the fund is to give women and children more choices and more control. 

The administration process for the Scottish Borders local authority area is being managed centrally by Scottish Women’s Aid’s national delivery service. The main point of contact for enquiries and referrals is fundtoleaveScot@womensaid.scot

The fund is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For full details and application criteria, visit: https://womensaid.scot/fund-to-leave-scotland