ScotsCare
The Royal Scottish Corporation
London, United Kingdom
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Founded in 1603, ScotsCare is a charity based in London, United Kingdom working on poverty & hunger, housing & homelessness, mental health +5 more.
ScotsCare is the trading name of The Royal Scottish Corporation, a charity founded by Scots in London to help fellow Scots facing hardship. It is described as the oldest Scottish charity operating outside Scotland. ScotsCare supports first and second generation Scots and their children in and around Greater London, including children and families, older people and working-age adults. Its services include financial grants, advocacy, counselling, sheltered housing, homelessness support, befriending, social events and volunteering. Support is provided through a needs-led assessment, either directly or through referral to specialist help. The charity merged with Borderline in 2023, adding homelessness support for Scots in London.
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Sheltered housing
Housing & Homelessness · United Kingdom
Affordable sheltered housing for older Scots in London, provided since 1978.
Counselling services
Mental health · United Kingdom
Emotional and mental health support for Scots, delivered directly or through specialist partners, including drug, alcohol and homelessness counselling.
Financial grants
Poverty & Hunger · United Kingdom
Grants for Scots in hardship, including household, clothing, education and training grants, following a needs-led assessment.
Befriending
Community development · United Kingdom
Befriending service, including the Blether Buddy scheme, to reduce isolation among Scots in London.
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