Supporting Members in Need

The BOA Benevolent Fund exists to support members who are in financial hardship. 

It was established by a Trust Deed in 1938, and the formal objective of the fund is as follows ‘To relieve poverty among members of the Association, their widows and their children and to assist in the education of such children’….. 'Members of the Association' includes all persons who “have been or are now or shall hereafter” be Members of the Association.

Applications can be considered for small or longer-term grants, but all applications must be submitted on the relevant application form and accompanied by supporting documentation, where necessary.

Small Grants

If your need is temporary and you are unable to draw on other means of financing the cost, we will consider your needs and may support you with up to £1,000 or less. You will need to provide supporting evidence and to complete the form below.

Longer-term Grants

If you are experiencing financial hardships that require ongoing support please complete the form below. You will need to provide details of what the assistance is needed for, the amount required, over what period assistance is required, and details of your financial situation.

Applications

Claims need to be emailed to the Honorary Treasurer: [email protected]

Once all necessary information has been received requests are considered on a case-by-case basis at the following Executive meeting. A decision, or request for further information will be provided in writing by the Honorary Treasurer following this meeting.

Payments are made by BACS transfer and we will request your bank details if your request is successful.