About Support & Care
What we do
Every year the charity spends around £1 million helping people to get back on their feet again. We help all ages, from the children of working or retired people, to young adults and those who have long retired from the trade. In all our years of operation, we have listened to a vast range of problems and have done our utmost to help people get on with their lives.
All our help is free - we are a charity.
To qualify for help, you just need to have worked in the licensed drinks trade for at least five years in your lifetime.
To find out how we may be able to help you, why not give us a call on our helpline.
How we can help
We can offer help in the following areas:
Financial Hardship
If you are struggling to pay essential bills, such as food and heating, we may be able to help you with a regular weekly payment to get by.
Debt
We can provide guidelines and we have access to other helplines and resources.
Business Difficulties
First of all we can provide a caring and confidential ear at the end of the phone if you are experiencing business problems.
To find out how we can help please call our helpline.
Housing
For those who find themselves homeless, we can assist with guidance on where to find accommodation, we may even help you with your deposit if you are in financial difficulty.
For those over 55 looking for retirement accommodation, we can arrange housing through Anchor Housing properties.
Disability & Illness
It sometimes is difficult and takes a long time to get assistance from the state, such as electric wheelchairs, shower adaptations etc. Working with other charities we may be able to provide funding for such items.
Convalescence
If you are recovering from an operation or suffer from chronic serious illness, we may be able to help with a convalescent break. If you are a hard-working carer in need of a break to stay healthy, we may be able to help with respite care.
Essential Household Items
If you are in financial difficulty and need a cooker, fridge, washing machine but don't have the means to buy these essential items for you and your family, we may be able to help.
Bursaries
Bursaries are available at our independent day and boarding school in Ascot. These are means tested and you will need to have worked in the trade for three years.
Please call our helpline for more information.
Click on the link below to find out more about our school in Ascot.
