The Scottish Welfare Football Association was formed in 1918 to help boost the morale of workers after the First World War, and became affiliated to the SFA later that year.

The two annual national trophies which the Welfare organisation oversees are the Templeton Cup and the Daily Record Trophy, and all clubs in membership are eligible to take part.

The SWFA has approximately 500 affiliated teams, competing in either the Summer (April-September) or Winter (August-June) seasons.

Most clubs involved in the Summer competitions are based in the North of Scotland, including the SBWFA, whilst the Winter contests attract teams from Central Scotland.