IN THE PAST DECADE
WE HAVE AWARDED OVER £1.3M TO OUR INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES AND THEIR FAMILIES
HOW WE CAN HELP
We provide financial assistance to those in the hair and beauty industry who, for whatever reason, have fallen on hard times - from mental or physical illness to victims of domestic violence.
Since the pandemic, we have seen a 144% increase in requests for financial assistance, and the total annual funding provided to applicants rise by 74%. During this time, we set up a relief fund to support those in our industry who fell through the gaps of government funding schemes.
Our beneficiaries are considered on a 3, 6 or 12 month basis, depending on each individual situation. Our caring charity committee meet every month to review all applications that meet the criteria.
WHO WE HELP
To help applicants decide whether to apply, help is typically provided to those who:
Become ill or disabled
Have a terminal illness
Suffer mental health problems
Have become homeless
Become carers for elderly relatives, children, spouses/partners or other dependents
Have suffered a bereavement which has adversely affected their financial circumstances
Are without sufficient income to meet basic needs
Please note we will ask the following questions:
How long have you been involved in the hair and beauty industry?
When did you last work in the industry?
What help are you looking for?
Why do you need the help?
If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria, please call us on 01234 831888.
Please note we are a UK based charity and can only offer financial support to UK residents.
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1
Complete your form with our easy to use online application form. The form can be completed over a period of time, simply save the document and a link will be sent to your inbox (remember to check your junk file if not received).
STEP 2
Upload your documents. Please note that we cannot accept multiple screenshots from mobile banking apps as bank statements. ‘Complete’ bank statements are used to corroborate the income/expenditure declared within the application form. Multiple screenshots are not suitable for this purpose.
STEP 3
On receipt of all of the correct information, your case will be put to the Hair & Beauty Charity Committee. You will be notified of the outcome within 21 days.
The Hair & Beauty Charity’s decision in regards to each confidential application is final and no further correspondence will be entered into. This does not preclude an applicant from applying again should their circumstances change.
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