Scotland's Redress Scheme: scheme contributor information

1. Introduction

1. This document provides information on elements of Scotland’s Redress Scheme (“the Scheme”), as established by the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021 (“the Act”). The Scheme provides financial and non-financial redress to survivors of historical child abuse in care, as part of a national collective endeavour to address the harms of the past.

2. This information is provided for the assistance of organisations who are considering, or are already, participating in the Scheme as a scheme contributor. The intention is for this information to support organisations to understand what is expected of scheme contributors, and to understand what they can expect from Scottish Government and Redress Scotland in administering the Scheme It will set out the processes that will underpin their participation, which in turn, contributes to the delivery of redress to survivors.

3. Whilst this information may be of interest to any individuals wishing to apply to the Scheme, specific information regarding how to make an application is available.