Individual support Registered charity 265669
Support for eligible employees
Current employees within the Fund’s defined class may contact the charity when serious hardship or welfare needs arise.
Establishing the employment link
Begin with the employer name, site or operation, job role where known, and approximate dates. Historic company names and ownership structures can be complicated, so the trustees may need to check the connection.
Explaining the need
Describe what has changed, the pressure it is creating and what practical help is being sought. Keep the first message brief and do not attach sensitive evidence until requested.
- A short description of the circumstances
- The type of help being sought
- Other assistance already explored
- A safe way for the Fund to respond
A discretionary process
Making contact does not create an entitlement to support. Trustees must consider eligibility, evidence, available funds and the most responsible response.
A short enquiry is enough to begin. Detailed documents can wait until the Fund confirms what is needed.
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