Financial assistance

Applying for financial help

If you, or a colleague you know, is in need and you think we might be able to help with a grant, please contact your branch welfare officer or branch secretary in the first instance, however please see below

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Your application will be reviewed by a caseworker at National Office who will make a recommendation. Part of the form is for your UNISON branch to complete but, if you are unable to make contact with them or for personal reasons do not wish to involve them, you may send the form direct to UNISON Welfare. Applications are normally processed within two weeks on receipt at national office if all the necessary information has been provided. In exceptional cases we can reach a decision more quickly.

If you are experiencing difficulty in getting hold of your branch welfare officer or branch you can contact us directly for an application form at national office email welfare@unison.co.uk or tel: 020 7551 1620

There is no guarantee that financial help will be offered as grants are subject to our criteria and charitable objectives being met but every year hundreds of UNISON members and their families benefit in this way.

Criteria for financial assistance - Word doc

"The caseworker worked really hard to get me the help I needed. It's made all the difference."