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ScotsCare

The Royal Scottish Corporation

London, United Kingdom

Poverty & HungerHousing & HomelessnessMental healthAddiction
CharityFounded 1603Local reach60 volunteers
Profile last updated: July 10, 2026

About

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.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1603

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Royal Charter

Legal name

The Royal Scottish Corporation

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Poverty & HungerHousing & HomelessnessMental healthAddictionElderly careChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenFamiliesElderly peopleHomeless peoplePeople in povertyVeteransStudents

How they work

Direct servicesGrant-makingCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

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.

Funding & support

Volunteers

60

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerFundraise

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Erskine Veterans Support

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