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Creative Scotland grant while claiming Universal Credit

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1 year 1 month ago #283611 by carpetfactory
Hello,

Hypothetical question here. I've recently started claiming UC after burning out at work, and I've been handing in fit notes for the past 2 weeks. I hope to qualify for LCWRA given my health issues around depression/ADD.

I am a freelance artist and work in live performance. I would like to keep working part-time and my work will likely be funded by Creative Scotland through their www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding...-for-individualsOpen Fund for Individuals .

My question is, if I were to receive a grant from Creative Scotland to fund an artistic project, how would I declare this to Universal Credit? In most cases, the grant would cover project and access costs - ie equipment, salaries for myself and other artists, insurance.

Would I put it through as self employment income, with expenses listed for the various artistic costs?

Thank you in advance, this website is a fabulous resource

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1 year 1 month ago #283658 by AshleyMcab
Ps

If your illness means you require support from someone else you should consider claiming Adult Disabilty Payment if you live in Scotland

www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment

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