School Uniform Grant (CLOSED)

****DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, THE 2020 UNISON SCHOOL UNIFORM GRANT SCHEME IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS ****

In response to the growing difficulties many members on low incomes face, a programme has been put in place that will assist our most vulnerable members with the cost of purchasing school uniforms.

How much are the grants?

They are one-off grants of £50 per school age child, up to a total of £150.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you must meet the following:

• You are a member and have paid 4 weeks subscriptions before 3 August (the launch date of this programme);
• You are financially responsible for the child/children and receiving Child Benefit for them;
• You have total combined (yourself and your partner if applicable) savings/rolling bank balance(s) of less than £1,000, and;
  • Either you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit
  • Or you have an annual net salary of less than £18,000 (combined salary with partner must be less than £18,000 p.a. if applicable).

What documents must I include with my application?

We cannot consider your request without the following paperwork relevant to your application:

Salary/salaries below £18,000 net – please include:

• Most recent bank statement(s) for yourself and your partner (if applicable) for a complete month showing salary credits and Child Benefit payments.

OR

If you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, please include

• Most recent bank statement(s) for yourself and your partner (if applicable) for a complete month showing Housing Benefit or Universal Credit payments and Child Benefit payments.

How do I apply?

Complete the online form below and upload any supporting paperwork required (we recommend you gather the supporting paperwork before starting your application as this will only take a few minutes to complete). That way you can upload the documentation at the end of the process.

For any queries, please email [email protected]

Do I need my membership number?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications without a membership number. If you don’t have this information, please request it here and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Is there anything else that may affect my application?

Applications are limited to one per household and you must not have received financial assistance from us during the previous 6 months (excluding a COVID-19 response grant).

Other important information

As this is a limited fund, we cannot guarantee you will receive a payment even if you meet the eligibility criteria. It is therefore important that you apply online as early as possible.

Please note that receipt of application will be taken as the date on which the online application together with all required supporting documents is received.

Apply now

If you do not meet the criteria for a school uniform grant but are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to a change in circumstances, we might be able to help you in other ways. For further information:

• Please see our There For You web pages
• Contact your UNISON Branch. (see main page)
• There for You Support Team on 020 7121 5620 or email [email protected]

Date Online: 03/08/2020

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