The organisation was created by the passing of the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021[1].

According to documents from the Scottish Government, 23 organisations agreed to participate in this scheme, providing financial contributions to compensate victims of historical abuse.

In addition to local government contributions, religious organisations, charities, and public bodies also pledged financial support to the scheme.

[3] Fornethy House, a former residential school located in Kilry, Blairgowrie, Scotland had been the subject of allegations from over 200 women regarding abuse during the 1960s.

This decision was based on stringent eligibility criteria, which required evidence of long-term residential care and adherence to specific evidentiary thresholds.