Values

Arch Support is committed to providing equality of access to its services and an environment where all members of the Board of Trustees, operational staff, and applicants are respected and valued. Arch Support is a registered charity, no. 1193688.
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Supportive

Arch Support 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 dealt with 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 is here to assist, understand, and provide help in these exceptional circumstances together with guiding you to other organisations where you may receive advice and help.

 

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Collaborative

The Board of Trustees has established principles which promote, encourage and support inclusion, equality and diversity by creating a culture based on fairness, inclusion and mutual respect for all. Working collaboratively to provide assistance and guidance to applicants.

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Steps to apply

Individuals applying will usually have experienced a change of circumstances: unemployment or under employment, sickness (long or short term), unexpected expenditure, a shortfall between their household income and essential expenditure, requiring an essential item or service that they need and cannot afford over a reasonable length of time.
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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 maximise your income, such as additional work, renting a spare room. For debt advice, you should seek the assistance of a specialist debt adviser such as the Citizens Advice Bureau.

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How to apply

Each application for assistance is assessed by means of an application form and the applicant providing a range of supporting documents.

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Supporting document requirements
Download application form
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Application assessment

Once the completed application and all supporting documents have been provided, Trustees consider applications at meetings. The Board meets around four times a year. Grants are usually one-off awards. In exceptional circumstances, the Trustees may consider another application and endeavour to assist where possible.

How we have helped

Even the smallest of grants can frequently make a substantial difference to the person involved. 
Hear from the people Arch Support has helped and the difference our support has made to their lives.

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

There are many ways you can get involved to show your support, whether it's volunteering at a fundraising event, becoming a friend of Arch Support or simply purchasing our pin badge to show your support.
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Donate

Arch Support does not receive any monies from the Royal College. It relies on income from its investments as well as donations from members, partners and branches. Every penny donated goes to the fund to help members or their families.

Donate

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Show your support

Show your support for 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 and regular newsletters.

Become a friend of Arch Support

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Leave a legacy

By remembering Arch Support in your Will and 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

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Partnering with Arch Support

We 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

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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.

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