Financial assistance grant

We can provide assistance to members who have experienced hardship due to unforeseen circumstances

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One-off grants for members facing financial difficulty

If you are a member and are struggling with your finances, There for You can offer a one-off financial assistance grant.
We support thousands of members and their families every year with expenses like utility bills, general living costs, household appliances, urgent repairs, disability equipment and adaptations and funeral costs.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, you must have been a member of UNISON for at least four weeks and up-to-date with your subscriptions. The financial difficulties that led you to apply must also have occurred after you joined. See full eligibility criteria.

How to apply

To apply, download the application form below, fill it out and return it to us along with scans or photos of your supporting paperwork. 

If you have difficulty completing the form, email us at [email protected] or call 020 7121 5620 and leave a message with your contact details. We will be in touch as soon as possible to help you through the process.

For an overview of all There for You services, please visit UNISON Welfare.