Values
Supportive
The benevolent fund has a long history, stretching back to the earliest podiatry organisation established in the United Kingdom. All applications are considered on an individual basis, and as sensitively as possible. All applications are kept in the strictest confidence.
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Compassionate
Anyone can suffer misfortune at any time, perhaps due to ill health or other hardship. Arch Support Benevolent Fund is there to assist, understand, and provide help in these exceptional circumstances together with guiding you to other grant-giving charities.
Arch Support strategy document
Collaborative
The Board of Trustees has established a culture which promotes, encourages and supports inclusion, equality and diversity by creating a culture based on fairness, inclusion and mutual respect for all. Working collaborativly to provide assistance and guidance to applicants.
Meet the Board of Trustees
Types of grants
Steps to apply
Before applying
Apply for any of the benefits and other help that may be available to you from the Government and your Local Authority. Review your personal finances, are there any opportunities to increase your income, such as additional work, renting a spare room. For debt advice, you should seek the assistance of a specialist debt adviser.
How to apply
Each application for assistance is assessed by means of an application form and the applicant providing a range of supporting documents.Check application criteria
Supporting document requirements
Download application form
Application assessment
Once the completed application and all support documents have been provided, decisions are usually provided within two to three weeks of application. Grants are usually one-off awards. In exceptional circumstances, the Trustees may consider another application and endeavour to assist where possible.
Case studies
How we have helped
Case study 1
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Case study 2
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Case study 3
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Case study 4
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Ways to get involved
Donate
Arch Support does not receive any monies from membership fees. It relies on income from its investments as well as donations from members, partners amd Branches. Every penny donated, goes back to the fund to help members or their family.
Donate
Show your support
Show your Arch Support by visiting our online shop for gifts, pin badges and much more. All of your purchases will continue to support the work of Arch Support now and in the future. New products are added throughout the year.
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Be a friend of Arch Support
Become a friend of Arch Support by setting up a regular Direct Debit of £5 a month. By being a friend of Arch Support you will receive an Arch Support pin badge, regular newsletters and an invitation to our annual AGM.
Become a friend of Arch Support
Leave a legacy
By remembering Arch Support in your will by leaving us a legacy, you will be helping us to support members, former members and the dependents of deceased members. To leave a gift in your will please consult a solicitor.
Learn more about leaving a legacy
Partnering with Arch Support
W have a range of opportunities for your company to partner with us. From corporate membership providing publicity to show your support to sponsored events. Being a corporate partner is an important role in supporting us.
Contact us for partnering opportunities
Fundraising
Are you holding a fundraising event in aid of Arch Support. From fundraising as an individual or as a team. Arch Support would be happy to hear from you. We can provide guidance to support your fundraising event.
Enquire about holding an event