Industry charity The Retail Trust is offering grants to help those suffering financially because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The grants are available to those working in the retail or supporting service industries including logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, wholesale, supply chain, food distribution, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
All applications will be assessed on an individual basis and close on 31 July.
The non-repayable grants are available to help with the following situations:
- Outstanding rent or mortgage payments
- Risk of homelessness
- Priority bills such as gas, electricity, phone, utilities or council tax (with a payment arrangement in place)
- Funeral expenses
- Unable to provide the basic essentials for your family
- Boiler or heating repairs
- Living without vital appliances, flooring or seating
- Essential home adaptations or improvements
- Food vouchers
- Risk of domestic violence
- Payment for travel to visit your sick child or dependant in hospital
Please visit the Retail Trust website for further information and to apply.
