National Delegate Conference
Important dates for branch welfare officers and anyone going to the National Delegate Conference
There for You Annual Meeting
The There for You Annual General Meeting will take place during National Delegate Conference in Liverpool on Tuesday 17 June 12:45pm – 2pm. If you are going to NDC and have an hour to spare during lunchtime on 17 June, why not pop along to our Annual General Meeting [registration opens at 12:30], hear what we have been up to in 2024 and be inspired by the positive impact the charity has had on our members again last year.
UNIZONE & exhibition stand
Make sure that you come and see us on the There for You Exhibition Stand. We will be at NDC in Liverpool from 17 – 20 June.
We will also have a presence in the UNIZONE on 17 June, promoting our new Welfare at Work Week.
There for You fundraising quiz night
Back by popular demand – the There for You Fundraising Quiz Night on Tuesday 17 June at 7pm, everyone welcome, if it is as good as last year’s event, it is sure to be the hottest ticket in Liverpool.
So … if you just want to have a fun evening out and in the company of other UNISON members, Branch Welfare Officers, Trustees and There for You staff, come to our NDC Quiz Night, where we will be raising funds for UNISON’s charity There for You.
The quiz night will take place at Revolution, Albert Docks, Liverpool L3 4AE. Tickets cost £10 per person, quiz teams are six people per table. Don’t worry if you don’t have a team of six. As in previous years, we can join you with other attendees to make a full table.
The event sold out last year, so to avoid disappointment, make sure you book your ticket early.
To book tickets just scan the QR code below:
School Uniform Grant Programme
- Launches Monday 28 2025 at 12 noon, for 24 hours.
- Branches can access promotional materials here: UNISON Resource Space
Eligibility criteria for School Uniform Grant programme and further information is available here: https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/school-uniform-grant/.
So, the message now to members is to check eligibility criteria and save the date – Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 12 noon for a limited 24-hour period.
Branch Welfare Officer training
We ran the first of three tranches of Branch Welfare Officer training earlier this month [13 & 20 May]. The second tranche will run in September [9 & 16] and the third tranche will run in November [11 & 18].
Registration for the September and October courses can be found at the links below:
- Branch Welfare Officer Training September 2025 | UNISON College
- Branch Welfare Officer Training November 2025 | UNISON College
Raising Money for There for You
In addition to branch donations and branches playing the UNISON Lottery we are always excited to promote the various fundraising activities undertaken on our behalf by some of our more enthusiastic colleagues.
If you or someone from your branch or region is going to be undertaking a fundraising event on behalf of UNISON’s Charity – There for You – please let us know so that we can spread the word, just email thereforyou@unison.co.uk.
Please remember to provide your branch code when making a donation so that we can send a thank you acknowledgement and certificate to display in the workplace.
Other free resources for UNISON members
We also offer a host of other free resources for members to help them deal with their finances including:
- UNISON online benefits checker: benefits checker tool – if you have members who are not currently claiming benefits, or who are unsure if they would qualify for any statutory assistance, the free, confidential online benefits checker can help them identify what assistance may be available.
- UNISON online budget calculator: https://unison.entitledto.co.uk/ – The first vital step in taking control of finances is to create your own personal budget plan. As well as promoting widely, please ensure your branch members are aware that this resource is available to them for free
- UNISON Debtline offers free, confidential debt advice to UNISON members, to help them take back control of their finances in the way that is tailored to their individual circumstances. The contact details are:
Telephone: 0800 389 3302
Website unison.org.uk/Debtline
- Charity Search for assistance from other charities: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/ enables members to see if there are any other suitable charities that they may be eligible to apply to.