HARDSHIP & TRUST FUND

If you are likely to experience hardship as a result of losing a day's pay by

striking, you can apply to the Industrial Action Hardship Fund of the Haringey District.

This money has been donated by generous members and through fund raising events, such as the Comedy Nights and social evenings.

How to apply

• Members seeking grants from the Industrial Action Hardship Fund may apply by completing a pro forma and submitting it to the office manager of the District setting out the circumstances in which the application is made, and the extent of the hardship suffered or likely to be suffered.

• You will need to demonstrate that you, or any dependent member of your family, will suffer financial consequences which are significantly greater than those faced by other members.
  Not every member taking strike action is entitled to a grant from the fund. It is recognised that taking strike action and losing a day’s pay for each day of strike action will affect all members financially, but District resources are limited so it will be necessary to ensure those suffering particularly badly can be offered a sum of money which is significant enough to alleviate some of their hardship.
  

• Members should also email a photo or scan of the payslips showing deductions in pay as a result of taking strike action. 
• A payslip of the nearest month before strike action showing NO deductions is also required for comparison.
• Applications shall be considered and determined by a Hardship Fund Panel.
  
  

What happens next?

The Hardship Fund Panel of the Local District will make a decision on who will be given a grant and how much, depending on the number of applications, the circumstances of the members and the amount of funds available.  Members will be notified by email.  Applicants may not receive the full amount they have lost as a result of industrial action.

Supporting your colleagues
If you were unable to strike, but support your colleagues for taking industrial action,
you may wish to contribute to the fund.  We suggest a day's pay, but anything you can give is gratefully received. Please see below for ways to donate. Thank you.

DONATING TO THE HARDSHIP FUND

Any donations towards our Hardship Fund to help colleagues who are in financial difficulty will be very much appreciated. If you wish to make a donation you can send a cheque made payable to:  NEU Haringey District

Write your name and 'Hardship Fund Donation' on the back and send your cheque to:

Pat McCulloch (Treasurer),

45 Princes Avenue, Wood Green, London N22 7SB

Alternatively you can pay your donation straight in to the Haringey NEU bank account. For reference, please include your name and 'Hardship' or 'HF' if space is limited:

Bank:  Unity Trust

Account name:  NEU Haringey District

Account number:  20403551

Sort code:  60-83-01

NATIONAL NEU HARDSHIP FUND

The NEU Hardship Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to members facing financial difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

The NEU Hardship Fund is separate from the NEU Trust Fund, the charity which provides grants to members.

Please visit neu-hardship-fund  for further details and an application form.

NATIONAL NEU TRUST FUND

The NEU Trust Fund Ltd is a charitable fund formed to give confidential support and financial assistance. It is there to assist members in times of illness or hardship.

The Trust Fund can provide assistance to current and former members of the NEU and its legacy organisations and their dependents.

The Trust Fund has assisted members by providing grants towards:

• general living expenses arising through illness, loss of employment and relationship breakdowns

• funeral expenses
• costs of journeys to hospital
• short holiday breaks for recovery or recuperation
• clothing grants for members and dependents
• respite care
• wheel chairs, chair lifts and stair lifts

Please visit neu-trust-fund  for further details and an application form.

DONATING TO THE TRUST FUND

Please tick the box on your NEU application or renewal form to donate to the Trust Fund to help us to support members in need.

You can confirm your donation here, thank you.