Skinners’ Benevolent Trust

Health & Social Care

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.

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