Apply for a grant

We can provide assistance with

Short term financial emergencies
Essential white goods
Mobility aids
Home adaptations due to disability
Rent deposits and removal costs, in some circumstances
Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Order fees

We are unable to provide assistance with

Debts
Holidays
Private medical treatment fees
Private education fees
Nursing home fees
Educational grants, study fees or course costs
Legal fees
Immigration fees
Car purchase

Supporting documentation

Once your application form has been submitted, you will be asked to supply supporting documentation for yourself and any co-habiting partner, including but not limited to:

Evidence of your qualifying employment: Former nurses, nursing associates and midwives who are no longer on the NMC register will need to provide evidence of employment such as a copy wage slip or email/letter from their employer/former employer. Maternity support workers will need to provide evidence of that role, such as a wage slip giving job title
Benefits: A copy of any relevant Universal Credit breakdown or Child Tax Credit award letter
Bank statements: PDF bank statements for the last 2 full months’ for all accounts that you and your partner hold
Quotes / estimates for any specific items which you need help affording

What next?

If you think you are eligible for a grant, please complete the online application form below. The form should take at least 20 – 30 minutes to complete and you will be able to save and resume your progress.

Once your application has been submitted, a member of the Cavell Support team will contact you within 2 working days to confirm what supporting documents we need from you.

If you would like to discuss your circumstances or the application process with one of the Cavell Support team before you apply, please contact us at support@cavell.org.uk or call 01527 595 999 (and choose option 1).

If you would prefer us to send you a paper application form, please email details of your name and address to support@cavell.org.uk