If you are suffering financially due to COVID-19, you can apply for a non-repayable grant to support you during this difficult time.
Our crisis grants are available to support if you find yourself in urgent financial need due to situations including:
Meeting priority household bills such as arrears in council tax, rent, mortgage or utilities.
Leaving an abusive relationship.
Avoiding or dealing with homelessness.
Fuel poverty.
Replacing essential whitegoods such as a cooker or a refrigerator.
Essential home adaptations or improvements
Essential items for babies or children such as a cot or other necessity.
Food vouchers
Medical appliances not covered under the NHS.
Home repairs, adaptions and improvements to help make life easier for people living with a disability or long-term health condition.
Travel cost to visit your sick child or other dependant in hospital.
Respite breaks for carers.
The grants are available to those working in the retail or supporting service industries including:
Logistics
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Wholesale
Supply chain
Food distribution
Pharmaceuticals
Medical supplies.
All applications will be assessed on an individual basis. Please note that grant applications will not be considered for individuals with over £6,000 in savings.
Required supporting documents
An official bank statement dated within the last 60 days.
An official COVID-19 document from your employer that says you have been asked to self-isolate or that you are a non-essential worker who is unable to complete their work from home.
Required proof of employment
Employees: a contract showing your start date or an official payslip dated within the last 30 days.
Self-employed: a filed tax return with evidence showing that you have been self-employed in the last two years.
Please note: When completing your application please remember to select "COVID-19" as the particular grant request.
