UNISON Welfare

UNISON Welfare is our unique registered charity.

We are aware of the pressures UNISON members face on a daily basis and can provide support at times of unforeseen financial hardship or personal difficulty such as redundancy, bereavement, illness or relationship breakdown.

• Support
• Confidential advice
• Financial assistance

Exclusively for UNISON members and their dependants at times of special need
We support members in a variety of ways mainly through confidential advice and financial assistance in the form of grants. For example we can help with sorting out finances, advise on benefits or put members in touch with another organisation that can help. A grant could be made, for example, to assist with household bills, ease debts or help with the cost of a much-needed break. We can often increase the financial support available by collaborating with other grant making organisations.

Support is offered through our team of experienced casework staff at national office and network of branch welfare officers. They are there to listen and help.

The difficult circumstances confronting members who need our help are rarely the result of a single problem. The grants we give often provide a vital breathing space whilst we work with other parts of UNISON and other agencies to find the varied and longer-term solutions required.

For advice and assistance in welfare matters please contact any one of your UNISON Joint Branch Welfare Officers
Anne Szczepanska Mobile 07946 632 467
Pat Renton Mobile 07931168002