Trustees are responsible for directing the charity in line with our mission and ensuring the organisation is managed effectively. We are now looking for members with a variety of experience, knowledge […]
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UNISON is proud to be unique among unions in having a dedicated charity, There for You, which supports our members when life gets tough
Welcome to There For You, the newsletter of the Eastern region’s welfare committee. It’s chock full of news on events and training opportunities this year, as well as information on loneliness, home takeovers and migrant networks. Welfare Newsletter autumn 2018
***Time is running out – claim by 15 February for your Winter Fuel Grant*** With rising fuel costs and another cold winter many members are worried about how they’re going to pay this year’s winter fuel bills. But help is at hand. There for You, UNISON’s welfare arm, has set up a limited fund to […]
“No matter what the circumstances are, we can always do something to help.”
UNISON’s dedicated welfare charity is still operating during the current health crisis and is asking branches for financial support
A call to arms: how your branch can help There for You help members hit by crisis and loss of money
If the deceased member worked for a different organisation, you can ask the local branch for advice. Find the local branch using our Branch Finder tool, but […]
New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic
New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic
New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic There for You is UNISON’s unique charity, set up to help members in difficulties – and this year, the COVID-19 crisis is making life harder for many of our already-stretched members. Because more of you are struggling, There for You has set up […]
UNISON Eastern members facing financial hardship because of Covid-19 are being encouraged to apply for special grants to help them get by. UNISON’s There For You charity has set up a £250,000 fund to help members get through these difficult times. The centrally administered fund means UNISON members can quickly access grants of £250 if […]
Our members are in need – and branches can help by making a donation
First remote national executive council hears tributes to UNISON members who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis
Sixty-nine branches have donated to our COVID response fund so far – is yours on that list?