Domestic abuse ‘Fund to Leave’ opens
A Scottish Government fund for women experiencing domestic abuse has opened for applications.
The Scottish Government’s pilot Fund to Leave has now open for applications. Women experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland in designated pilot areas can receive up to £1,000 to pay for the essentials they need when leaving a relationship with an abusive partner.
It’s welcome that Scottish Government recognise the financial hardship that experiencing domestic abuse. It is hoped that this fund will provide women and children with more choices, whether they need to leave or stay in their homes. These choices may include but are not limited to increasing safety within the home, moving home, seeking legal aid, providing for children experiencing domestic abuse and remaining safely within the home. The fund is limited to £500,000 and is distributed in a first come first serve basis.
If you are supporting women experiencing abuse you can help them apply through your local women’s aid group – find more information here: Fund to Leave | Scottish Women's Aid (womensaid.scot)