The There For You charity is pleased to announce that for this year only, members can apply for a grant of up to £200.

Full info can be found at https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/financial-assistance/

INFO: Applications to this year’s Winter Fuel Grant programme have been temporarily paused. An update will be posted on Monday 8 February with information about when applications will reopen, on the above page.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a UNISON member and have paid at least four weeks subscriptions at the time of applying. Subscriptions must be up to date.

  • Savings must not exceed £1000 (this includes rolling bank balance).

  • Only one application per household will be considered.

  • ALSO, members must EITHER be on a low income:

    • For a single person this means under £18,200 per annum/£350 per week

    • For a family this means under £26,000 per annum/£500 per week

  • OR in receipt of one of the following benefits:

    • Housing Benefit

    • Universal Credit

    • Council Tax Reduction

Members will be able to apply online or request a hardcopy application form. We do anticipate receiving a lot of requests so applying early for this grant will be crucial.