Childminder grant scheme

What can the scheme fund?

We will consider funding: –

  • Public liability and car insurance
  • Membership of Scottish Childminding Association
  • Subscriptions to Childcare publications
  • Toy and outdoor resources
  • IT equipment
  • Printer ink and admin resources
  • Car safety seats
  • Fire safety resources
  • Works, equipment or training to meet Health and Safety requirements
  • Works, equipment or training to meet standards required by the Care Inspectorate
  • Non-statutory training
  • Accountancy fees

We will not fund: –

  • Wages
  • Travel costs
  • Legal costs
  • Personal items and general household costs

Grants Unit

The Grants Unit, within the Council's Community Planning and Development Service, administers a number of grant aid schemes designed to support, enhance and develop the contribution that the community and voluntary sector can make to the quality of life for people in Shetland.

01595 743828

Grants Unit
Community Planning and Development
Solarhus
3 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ