Help and Support for eligible applicants

We’re here for you, every step of the way

Rainy Day Trust supports anyone who works, or has worked, in the home improvement and home enhancement sector for at least one continuous year. The right help, at the right time.

Support that travels with you, whatever stage you’re at

Whether you need financial advice, help managing debt, wellbeing resources or support through an unexpected crisis, we’ll listen without judgement and help you find a way forward.

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Am I eligible for support?

If you work, or have worked, anywhere in the home improvement and home enhancement sector, from manufacturing and distribution through to DIY and construction, you’re exactly who we’re here for.

Yes – one continuous year within our sector is all it takes, at any point in your working life to be eligible to apply. It doesn’t matter whether that was recently or decades ago. Former and retired workers are also eligible to apply.

Our support is as individual as you are. It ranges from one-off grants for essential items through to financial and debt advice, wellbeing resources and practical support; all tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.

No. Our grants and support services are completely free of charge (subject to eligibility criteria). We’re a charity; helping you is exactly why we’re here.

Don’t let uncertainty stop you from getting in touch. If you’ve worked in the sector for at least one continuous year, you may be eligible to apply for one or more of our grants or support services. And if you’re still not sure, just ask; we’ll happily talk it through with you. We’re here to help, so please get in touch

For general enquiries, please contact our office:

T: 01527 872545

E: info@rainydaytrust.org.uk

For crisis support and new grant applications, please contact Family Fund Business Services.

T: 0800 915 4627

E: rainydaytrust@familyfundbusinessservies.co.uk

Send a brief email to rainydaytrust@familyfundservices.co.uk, summarising your grant request/enquiry & approximate value of the goods/items/services required (if known at this stage).

Please ensure you have checked the overview of our grants criteria section to see if you are eligible to apply.

Family Fund Business Services will issue an application form on our behalf and guide you through the grant application process.

Support

How can we help you?

You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out. Whatever you’re facing, we’re here. We encourage you to contact us at an early stage so that we can step in sooner and help prevent situations escalating to a crisis point.

Wellbeing & Mental Health support

From everyday stresses to life’s bigger challenges, our wellbeing resources are here to help you feel more like yourself again.

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Training & skills support

Whether you’re returning to work, changing direction, an apprentice or at an early stage of your career, we can help you learn new skills and open new doors.

If you’re an employer, please get in touch to find out more about our Apprentice Ambassadors Programme.

Training and skills support

Financial & debt advice

Money worries can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our specialist advice team offers practical, confidential help; from money management support to debt solutions

Get financial advice and support

Employer partnerships

Looking after your people

When a business partners with Rainy Day Trust, every one of their employees gains access to our full range of support. A nominated workplace Ambassador acts as a friendly, visible point of contact; keeping the programme front of mind and pointing colleagues towards help whenever it’s needed.

Become a partner