To be eligible to apply, you must meet the minimum criteria listed below:

  1. You must have UK citizenship or been granted leave to remain.  
  2. You must have been resident in the UK for at least 12 months.
  3. You must be over 18 years old.  
  4. You must be in receipt of all state benefits you are entitled to (except where you are waiting for benefit to be awarded for example PIP or appealing against a decision of the DWP to refuse or withdraw a benefit)
  5. You must have applied to other trade related benevolence funds (if applicable)
  6. You must be able to supply the contact details of a referrer

You can apply for this grant online via the National Benevolent Charity website.

Your application must be submitted by a professional person who knows your circumstances well; e.g. a Citizens Advice advisor, housing officer, charity worker, money advisor or GP.