The following forms of assistance are available:
 
  • Monthly grant of £86
  • Education grant for children of school age (£200 for those aged 16 and under and £250 for those 17 and over)
  • Holiday grant of £250 for the member and adult (18+) dependants. £150 for dependant children under the age of 18.
  • Convalescence grant of £500
  • Cost of living grants
  • Grants to be paid direct where possible and where there is a specific need (i.e. cooker, council tax arrears etc)
  • Interest-free loans (only to be issued when applicant has the ability to repay)
  • Money advice (Payplan)