How we can help:

Financial Assistance - Financial help to people in their own homes, in the form of regular payments and “one-off” grants for example, household appliances, disability or mobility items, small repairs etc. We also offer interest free loans to home owners in respect of costly repairs, repayable on the sale of their property.

Advice - We help to maximise income, by giving advice on obtaining state benefits to which they may be entitled.

Visiting Service - Personal visits from our local almoners, who ensure a friendly and approachable service. Almoners play an important part in providing a compassionate and efficient welfare service. Their visits help to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation as well as allowing them to see first hand where help is needed.

Accommodation – please click here for more information.

Who we help:
People and their immediate dependents, who have been employed in newspaper and magazine distribution in the UK and who have fallen on hard times. Distribution means people who deal with newspapers and magazines from the time they leave the printing press until they reach the reader.

Who qualifies? -

People with a proven trade connection and are in need of support and/or financial assistance. Each application is assessed on its individual merits.

How to apply

Print off an enquiry form, click here and send it to the address found on the contact us page.

Please contact sinead@newstraid.org.uk if you have any queries.

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Questions? See our FAQ page here