Skinners’ Benevolent Trust

The Skinners’ Benevolent Trust provides immediate needs crisis grants of up to £250 for individuals and families (via referral) to assist towards purchasing essential household items such as:

• white goods – cookers/ovens (electric only), washing machines, dryers, fridges, freezers
• general furniture – beds, tables, chairs, sofas, bedding, curtains, floor covering, carpets
• children’s items – clothing, cots etc

The Trust’s current priority areas are:

• those living with mental health issues
• those in recovery from substance/alcohol use
• victims of domestic violence
• those in receipt of a state retirement pension
• those who have some kind of disability or chronic illness
• families on a very low income

Applications can only be made on behalf of clients who live in areas where the Skinners’ Company has existing work or historical links. These are:

• West Kent (Particularly Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells)
• Romney Marsh (Kent only)

Deadline: Continuous rolling programme

For more information and how to apply please click here.