Healthcare Grants

In 2025, we awarded a total of £574,964 in Healthcare grants to members.                It’s just another way that we give back! Keep reading to find out more.

Become a Foresters Plus member from £30 per year to access our member benefits.

Healthcare Grants

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The cost of everyday healthcare can add up. You may need some work done at the dentist or need an eye test and some new glasses. Our discretionary healthcare grants can help towards the cost of every day dental and optical care.

To apply:

1. Please read the terms and conditions below for Healthcare Grants.

2. Contact your local Court (branch) Secretary to enquire about Healthcare Grants.

3. If you do not know your local Court (branch) Secretary details, use our Court finder tool here.

4. Your local Court (branch) Secretary will review your application and confirm its status accordingly.

“I needed to replace my glasses as I had been informed that I needed cataract surgery to my left eye… I wear varifocals and my lenses are particularly expensive.

I cannot thank you enough for the grant, as it helped us considerably, coming at a time when the cost of living is particularly high. We have found Foresters to be a trustworthy and worthwhile society. They are there to help with any financial questions or queries you may have…”

A satisfied member

Terms and Conditions

All grants offered by the Society are discretionary. Qualifying periods apply.

You must contact your local Court (branch), who will advise of what Healthcare grants may be available.

The membership benefits we provide aren’t regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority and are regularly reviewed by us to ensure they are relevant to our members. Qualifying periods apply.

To find out more, call our Helpdesk on 0800 101 8310, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Become a Foresters Plus member

£30 per year

Individual Membership subscription

For just £30 per year, you can enjoy all the benefits of being a Foresters Plus member, including access to discretionary financial grants, practical help, social events, new shopping and lifestyle discounts from January 2026, and more!

£55 per year

Household Membership subscription

For just £55 per year, you can enjoy all the benefits of being a Foresters Plus member.

Household Membership includes up to a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child up to the age of 16. Additional children thereafter £5.00 each per year, until 16 years of age.

Benefits include access to discretionary financial grants, practical help, social events, new shopping and lifestyle discounts from January 2026, and more!

The membership benefits we provide aren’t regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority, and are regularly reviewed by us to ensure they are relevant to our members. Qualifying periods apply.