welfarescheme
nounUK /ˈwel.feə ˌskiːm/
US /ˈwel.fer ˌskiːm/
A plan by the government to help people who need money or support.
The family got help with their rent through a welfarescheme.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program that gives food, money, or housing to poor people.
The city started a welfarescheme to feed homeless people.
3. A plan to help sick or old people get care.
The new welfarescheme pays for medicine for elderly citizens.
4. A government project that helps people find jobs.
She joined a welfarescheme that teaches job skills.