In direct response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Scottish Government relaxed the Welfare Fund Guidance and increased our funding allocation. This has allowed us to provide financial assistance to those in need during the crisis.
The table below breaks down the level of demand for each month since January and shows a spike in April. Due to the nature of the fund the amount recorded as "spend" can be subject to change due to review rights.
| Month | No. of applications | No. of awards | Average award rate | Spend |
| January | 429 | 262 | 61% | £25,100 |
| February | 424 | 260 | 61% | £23,855 |
| March | 580 | 387 | 67% | £39,758 |
| April | 720 | 515 | 71% | £54,018 |
| May | 565 | 389 | 69% | £41,518 |
Last modified on 11 June 2020
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