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Edinburgh Police Fund for Children

The purpose of the Fund

The priority of the Fund is the provision of school shoes and warm jackets to children of school age. Outerwear bearing the school logo is not eligible

Other support for children and, exceptionally, adults may be offered from time to time if so decided by the Trustees.

Who is eligible for assistance from the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children?

A family with school age children who are resident in Edinburgh and meet the application criteria can apply for a grant from the Fund.

How do I apply to the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children?

Applications to the Fund are normally made through a third party e.g. social worker, support worker, community nurse, head teacher, police officer etc. Families can self-refer if they do not have a suitable third party worker who could do this on their behalf. In such cases, an assessment visit from a Police Officer would take place.

Applications are generally made online although, exceptionally, applicants who are self-referring can contact the Trust Administrator. To apply for a grant please complete the online application form.

To find out the status of your application please contact the Trust Administrator.

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Criteria for Grants

  • The priority of the Fund is the provision of school shoes and warm jackets to children of school age
  • The beneficiary must be resident in the City of Edinburgh
  • Families are encouraged to be referred by a third party worker including Social Worker, Health Visitor, Community/District Nurse, Support Worker or a Head/Guidance Teacher
  • A receipt evidencing the purpose of the requested items should be returned to the Trust Administrator within 4 weeks of receiving the grant.
    Any unpaid or unused portion of the grant should be returned within three months
  • Due to very high demand, the maximum number of applications per school is 5 per term and an annual cap of 10 will apply.
  • In the event of the Trustees deciding to alter the scope of the Scheme, detailed information will be published on this page of the website

History of the Fund

The Edinburgh Police Fund for Children (EPFC), formerly the Police Aided Clothing Scheme, is registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, charity number SC011164, which was instituted in 1892 by the Lord Provost and the Chief Constable of the City of Edinburgh. Its priority was to “alleviate the suffering of necessitous children, or in exceptional cases adults, resident in the City of Edinburgh, by supplying them with footwear and clothing and by making such other provision to them as may seem requisite from time to time”.

Over many years the Charity has distributed items of clothing (mostly warm jackets and footwear) to children of school age and food vouchers to older and vulnerable people. The Charity’s primary purpose is focused on children and it is the ambition of its Trustees that the majority of the available resources reach this group. EPFC is proud of its history and wishes to ensure that clear links to Police Scotland continue.

From January 2016 the Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund SCIO has administered the distribution of grants on behalf of the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children.

The Edinburgh Police Fund for Children (EPFC), is registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, charity number SC011164.

Donations

EPFC Fundraising Strategy 2022-23

Should you be interested in making a donation to the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children, please contact:

Divisional Co-ordination Unit
Police Scotland, St Leonard’s Police Station
14 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh EH8 9QW

Telephone: 0131 662 5033

Email: edinburghdcu@scotland.pnn.police.uk

Download the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children leaflet.

Current Working Arrangements

The current position with ELTF SCIO staff, services and our continuing work for the benefit of voluntary organisations and individuals in need, is as follows:

  • Staff are working remotely, please email any queries or questions to: grants@eltf.org.uk or police.fund@eltf.org.uk.  A response to your email will be issued as soon as possible.
  • Applications are being accepted for the General Fund grants for individuals. Please note that only applications where the grant can reach the service user, will be progressed. If you are able to complete an online shop on behalf of the client, please add this in the ‘Purpose for which grant is needed’ field in the online form.
  • Applications for Grants for Voluntary Organisations are welcome. Please note that applications for funding for more than one year are very unlikely to be approved.
  • Applications for the Edinburgh Fire Fund are also welcome and will be progressed on receipt.
  • Applications are still being accepted for the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children. If you are able to complete an online shop on behalf of the client, please add this in the ‘How much is the grant for’ field in the online form.
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