SERVICE DETAILS
The Society gives assistance to persons under state retirement age in Scotland who have ceased to work on account of having an incurable illness. The Society normally considers those who have ceased employment within the last 10 years. An allowance is given half yearly to assist in providing extra help. Please see application form for medical criteria.
Funds available
Around £100,000is available for annuity distributions each year. Annuitants currently receive £540 per annum, payable in half yearly instalments.
Around £10,000 is available for distribution each year to assist with one-off emergencies.
The Society can only consider applications from people with a chronic health problem.
The following conditions (if primary cause of disability) are excluded: Alcoholism or drug abuse, Mental Illness, Learning Difficulties, Primary Epilepsy, Blindness or visual impairment, birth deformities as a primary cause of disability.
Applications...
To apply, complete and return the application form at https://www.azets.co.uk/royal-society-for-home-relief-to-incurables. The Trustees meet four times a year to consider applications.
One off grants - download and complete this application form at https://www.azets.co.uk/royal-society-for-home-relief-to-incurables.
Please send all applications to:
Azets, Exchange Place 3, Semple Street, Edinburgh EH3 8BL
Or email to SM-Charity@azets.co.uk
Contact: Kirsty Ashworth, Charity Accounts, Accounts and Business Services Senior Manager
