Emergency financial aid
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Benevolent Funds
Industry benevolent funds
Benevolent funds – grants – can offer financial help without repayment. You may be eligible if you or a family member has ever worked in one of the industries covered.
The National Benevolent Society
Financial support for those living in poverty
An emergency payment for those living in poverty to help people buy essential things that will make a positive contribution to their day- to-day wellbeing including white goods and utility bills.
Equity Charitable Trust
Financial grants for actors and performers
If you’re a professional performer who wants to train for a new career or who is facing financial difficulties then the Trust may be able to offer financial support.
Smallwood Trust
Financial support for women on low incomes
Offers grants and support for women on low incomes who have specific needs and are struggling to make ends meet or trying to overcome financial problems.
Scottish Government
Scottish welfare fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes by providing grants (money you might not need to repay).
Hair and Beauty Charity
Financial support for hair and beauty professionals
Offers financial grants to those in the industry that are experiencing extreme financial difficulties.
GroceryAid
Support for workers in the grocery industry
Offers a free helpline and live chat to support grocery workers. Financial help and Covid-19 guidance is also available.
Film + TV Charity
Support for film and TV professionals
Offers financial and emotional support (and emergency financial aid) to anyone in the TV and cinema industry.
Arts Council
Financial support for artists, creative practitioners and freelancers
Supports artists, creative practitioners, and freelancers through the effects of Covid-19 with financial support.
The Book Trade Charity
Financial support for the book trade
Provides care and support to former, current, and future book trade people in need with grants and housing.
Turn2us
See what charitable funds might be able to help you
Turn2us is a national charity providing financial support to help people get back on track. Use the Grant Search to find out what charitable funds you may be eligible for.