How the Foresters Support Fund Can Help You During Tough Times
Life can be unpredictable, and unexpected financial challenges can arise at any time. Whether it’s a sudden illness, job loss, or unforeseen expenses, having a support system in place can make all the difference. That’s where the Foresters Support Fund comes in – providing discretionary financial grants offering assistance without the burden of repayment. Unlike loans, these discretionary grants simply require demonstrating a need, providing financial assistance to members during difficult times.
What is the Foresters Support Fund?
The Foresters Support Fund is one of the benefits available to members of the Foresters Friendly Society. It offers discretionary financial grants to help cover unexpected costs and support members facing hardship. This fund is designed to provide relief when life throws unexpected challenges your way, ensuring that you and your family have access to the support you need.
What Can the Fund Help With?
The Foresters Support Fund can assist with a range of expenses, for example:
- Crisis Relief: Support for members affected by unforeseen events such as natural disasters, providing financial relief during challenging times.
- Financial Hardship: Assistance for members experiencing financial hardship due to an illness or injury, personal crises such as being out of work, or needing help with the cost of essential items such as a boiler, chairlifts, wheelchairs and other items during hardship.
The Benefits Guide also has a list of charities that can help in times of financial hardship.
How to access the Foresters Support Fund
You will need to have been a Foresters member for at least 6 months. Simply complete the application form and return it to your local Branch Secretary to find out what support may be available to you.
If you do not know your local Branch Secretary details, use our Branch finder tool.
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Real-Life Impact: Stories from Our Members
Many members have benefitted from the Foresters Support Fund during their most challenging times.
- “I applied for the Foresters Support Fund grant to help with loss of income. It will allow me to recoup savings, which were used to pay bills…” – (Clair, Surrey)
- “I applied for the Foresters Support Fund as I was forced to move due to my disability and I was struggling with the costs for the move. I’m genuinely so grateful for the grant. Firstly, just the practicalities of having flooring in the home, especially with cold weather, has had a huge impact on my health. Secondly, the impact it has had on my mental health and the relief of being warm, especially over this winter period. I’m beyond grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” – (Lucy, Mapplewell)
These stories highlight the vital role the Foresters Support Fund plays in offering peace of mind and practical support when it’s needed most.
Why Choose Foresters Friendly Society?
Foresters Friendly Society is a mutual organisation that puts members first. Unlike traditional financial institutions, we reinvest profits into our Society for the benefit of our members, ensuring that support and community well-being remain at the heart of what we do.
All grants offered by the Society are discretionary. 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.