Life can bring unexpected challenges and your financial situation can quickly change. We’re here to support you through these uncertain times. We offer short-term and one-off means-tested grants to help you get back on track, no matter where you live in the world.
We know asking for help is never easy. That’s why we’ve made it as simple as possible to apply for financial assistance from your charity.
Have your circumstances changed suddenly? Whether due to job loss, health issues, family matters, or housing problems, we offer short-term monthly payments to assist you during this time.
Apply for Living Costs GrantWith rising energy costs, you might be worried about how you’ll pay your latest bill. Our one-off Energy Costs Grant can assist with keeping your home at a comfortable temperature.
Apply for Energy GrantFacing unexpected costs for home repairs or essential appliance replacements? Our grants can help cover these large and unforeseen expenses.
Apply for Housing and Repairs GrantDental treatment, glasses and hearing aids can be expensive. Our Health Grant can help you if you’ve put off a much-needed appointment because of the costs.
Apply for Health GrantNeed help to live more independently? We provide grants for assistive technologies, mobility aids, equipment, and home adaptations to support you and your family.
Apply for Aids and Adaptations GrantOutfitting your children in new uniforms, shoes, and PE kits can be costly. Our School Uniform Grant helps you to get them ready for the new school term.
Apply for School Uniform Grant1. Check if you’re eligible
Start by reviewing our eligibility criteria. If you’re unsure, you can always contact us for advice.
Check if you can apply
2. Get in touch
Get confidential support
3. Speak to our friendly team
We aim to follow up with you within 7 days to confirm your eligibility and find out more about your situation. We’ll then send you our application form.
4. Submit your application
Complete and return the application form. Our trustee board will then review your application, considering your circumstances and whether your request meets our criteria. You can read more about our criteria below.
5. Decision and notification
We’ll inform you of the trustee board’s decision within 3 weeks of receiving your application form.
6. Payment
If your application is approved, we can make payments within 2 weeks of notifying you of the decision.
Start your application
We take confidentiality seriously. We won’t share your information with third parties without informing you first. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
Although we work closely with IChemE, the Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is a separate charity with its own board of trustees. All requests are stored on separate systems, only accessible by the staff handling your request. We do not share information with employers.
Yes! If you or a close family member is a chemical engineer, we can support you, no matter where you live in the world. We have a long history of assisting people globally.
Yes, we assess your application based on your household’s income, expenditure, and assets.
Assets include savings, stocks, shares, ISAs, and equity in properties besides your main residence. We typically don’t award grants if your household capital exceeds £15,000, except in exceptional circumstances such as significant or long-term health needs. If you’re unsure if this applies to you, please get in touch.
If your situation doesn’t fit the grants mentioned, please contact us. We’ll explore how we can help you, whether that’s through one of our other services or guide you to another organisation.
We don’t provide grants to assist with:
* Professional advice fees, such as the costs of legal advice and litigation, or financial advice
* Fines and penalty fees
* Business costs
* Non-priority debt, such as credit cards and unsecured loans
* Private education costs, in countries where state-provided education is available
* Private medical treatment where state provision is accessible, such as the NHS
* Bursaries or scholarships to enter higher education
* Ongoing costs of higher education except in cases of significant hardship
* Donations or grants to other charities and organisations
* Membership fees, such as for IChemE
No, we no longer offer loans. We used to provide them historically, but this service is no longer available.
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