Application Forms

Guidance Notes – to help complete an application in full:

1. To apply, as a rule, you  

• need to be a resident of Swaffham for a minimum of twelve months 
• cannot make a claim within three years of a previous claim
• should make sure that your claim is clear, accurate and includes all your immediate needs. 
• please use additional pages for further information you think is relevant.

2. Any claims received outside of these guidelines may be put before the Trustee’s however only in exceptional circumstances would they use their discretion in favour of such a claim.

3. The Charity does not exist to copy or replace other forms of assistance for which you may be able to legitimately claim from the State., or other support organisations.

4. The Charity will consider support through the purchase of goods and some services however it does not provide financial support. 

5. A letter of support from a supporting organisation is advantageous.  Social Services, District Council, Housing Association, Doctor, Health Visitor, District Nurse, Vicar or Priest etc

The information provided should briefly outline why this applicant should receive a grant. It should give some background to the applicant’s financial situation, family, mental or physical health, housing, ability to work (as appropriate).

6. If an applicant is required to give their immigration status in question 2 then please produce a copy of the relevant page of the Applicant’s passport or travel document, or a letter from the Home Office informing the applicant of their immigration status. People with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or Discretionary Leave (DL) or under Humanitarian Protection (HP) will be considered.

7. All applications need to be submitted with a signed Data Protection statement (see back page). Ideally this should be signed by the applicant however in cases where this cannot be done a support worker can authorise us to proceed on their behalf.

8. If items requested are large and complex it would be helpful if an accurate breakdown of priority, costs or a quote can be included so the charity can make a meaningful decision or a partial award.

Please return the completed form and any supporting paperwork by post to: Swaffham Relief in Need, Charity Administrator, 4 London Street, Swaffham PE37 7DQ or by email to: [email protected].