The Scottish Police
Credit Union Foundation

Application for funding may be made by members of the Scottish Credit Union, members of the Police Family in Scotland, or any person representing their interests. Applicants must be able to evidence their connection to these criterion.

Successful bids must comply with the Foundations Purpose and Objects and it is important that the applicant details the purpose of the bid and how it meets with the Foundation’s Purpose and Objects.

The Foundation’s Purpose and Objects are:

a. To advance education and good financial awareness within all the Police Family in Scotland in any manner now or in the future deemed charitable in law, and in particular, to provide all Scottish Police officers, Scottish Police Force support officers, Scottish Police Special Constables, and their immediate families with support for educational initiatives which will enable better financial management.

b. To advance good citizenship throughout Scotland in any manner now or in the future deemed charitable in law, and in particular, assist all Scottish Police Officers and Staff to improve engagement with communities.

c. To further the objects of other Scottish Police based charitable organisations and initiatives.

Successful grants will be paid directly to a nominated bank account or funding webpage. Only in exceptional circumstances will funds be transferred to an individual’s account and evidence of the disbursement of funds may be required.

Applications are limited to a maximum of £3,000 due to limited funding available. The Foundation will not consider any applications to cover employee costs or any ongoing revenue costs.

All applications must be signed and the conditions of the application process acknowledged by the applicant. 

The Foundation has finite funds and to ensure that as many applications are approved as possible, the full monies applied for may not be granted and a lesser amount offered.

The Foundation Trustees meet quarterly where applications for funding are considered. Meetings take place in March, June, September, and December.

 Deadlines for applications to be considered will be the 1st of the month that the meeting falls on. Application outcomes will be advised within 28 days of the deadline date.