Welcome to NILS
Our mission is to provide support to local people in acute financial need. We are a registered charity providing people who live in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire who are experiencing financial difficulties with a grant to the maximum value of £500, to pay for essential items and services, purchased wherever possible from local suppliers.
Welcome to NILS
Our mission is to provide support to local people in acute financial need. We are a registered charity providing people who live in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire who are experiencing financial difficulties with a grant to the maximum value of £500, to pay for essential items and services, purchased wherever possible from local suppliers.
Where we operate
NILS covers Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire and can provide grant-based assistance to those in real need. Depending on what funding we have available, we can provide items such as household essentials, laptop computers to access education and training, and tools and equipment to help people back into employment.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to apply for one of our grants the following statements must apply to your circumstances:
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to apply for one of our grants the following statements must apply to your circumstances:
Over 18 years of age
Live Locally (3 Months Minimum)
You must fit the criteria to be eligible for a grant.
You must be in receipt of benefits or a low income.
For clients seeking grants you must be referred by a support worker who can be anyone supporting you in an official capacity e.g. housing officer, support worker, Citizens Advice, jobcentre work coach, NHS worker, social worker.
All grants are subject to the discretion of our Trustees. Please see our Grant Making Policy and Loans Policy for further details.
What can we help with?
Essential items
Essential household goods such as washing machines, refrigerators, beds and wardrobes.
Access to education
Helping with the costs of public transport season tickets, laptops, or equipment.
Access to employment
Helping with the costs of accredited training, public transport season tickets or tools and equipment.
We do not provide help for:
Purchasing mobile phones, dishwashers, tumble dryers, televisions, carpets, flooring, gifts or presents of any kind.
We are unable to help with repairs to property.
We do not help with rent arrears or give cash.
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