Emergency Relief Fund

Why We Do This

The Emergency Relief Fund is a vital lifeline to our service users because of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, skyrocketing food and energy prices, and the deep financial strain on immigrants and asylum seekers. Many of these individuals are forced to survive on as little as £9 a week for months, sometimes years, because the UK Government forbids them to work.

Winter Appeal

Our winter Appeal supports 500 families and individuals, primarily in Glasgow, Edinburgh and other Scottish towns and cities. We also support a small number of families and individuals in England.

What Your Support Makes Possible

With your support, we provide:

• Food and clothing vouchers (Tesco/Aldi/Primark)
• Energy-saving measures and grants
• Sim Cards for phone top-ups
• Crisis support for Palestinians with family members in Gaza

Our annual winter surgery distributed crisis support totalling over £50,000.

Regular donations help us plan life-saving interventions.

Coping with the Cost of Living Crisis

The cost-of-living crisis has hit hard. We've been helping people reduce their heating bills by providing electric blankets and body warmers. 

Separate Pool of Emergency Funding

By having a separate pool of emergency funding, Positive Action in Housing can reach those in greatest need quickly; this is also an excellent way for regular givers to support emergency relief for the poorest and most vulnerable service users among the refugee and asylum-seeking communities we support. When a crisis strikes, the Emergency Relief Fund means we can respond quickly, making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected.

Thank you for making the Emergency Relief Fund a lifeline for so many in need. Your generosity helps people rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

To donate to the fund, visit our donate page.