Financial Help

George House Trust offers financial support services to help reduce financial hardship for people with HIV.

George House Trust Welfare Fund
If you need money urgently because you have no money for essential items (food, gas etc.) then call our office as we may be able to offer a small payment straight away.

Non-urgent applications must be made in writing either online through our website or on a form from our office. Non-urgent applications are considered by our panel at the end of each month.

Please remember that we always receive more applications to the Fund than there is money to pay out. Sometimes we have to make difficult decisions. Priority is always given to people in the greatest need.  The George House Trust Welfare Fund is financially supported by Manchester Pride and by donations.

CRUSAID
We can apply for you for a grant from Crusaid, the national HIV Hardship Fund. These grants are discretionary and the decision about whether to pay is made independently by Crusaid. You do not have to be on benefits to apply, but if your weekly income is above Crusaid's top limit, they will not help. Ask us for details of Crusaid's current rules.

Children with AIDS & Other Charities
We can apply for you for help from the Children with AIDS Charity Hardship Fund. They can give grants for essential items and expenses relating to children (clothes, bedding, bills etc), whether or not the child or young person has HIV.

We also have contacts with many other local and national funds that can provide financial help.

Community Care Grants
If you receive Income Support, you may apply for a Community Care Grant from the Department for Work and Pensions to pay for some items. George House Trust can help you with this.

Together with Barnardo’s Health Through Action, we support children with HIV and children in families affected by HIV.

Crèche
A crèche for pre-school children using our Tuesday Women's and African services is offered by Barnardo’s at Gregory’s Place and at other times if you book in advance.

Outings and Activities
Weekly activities and outings take place in school holidays. We also have a popular Christmas Party.

Taxis
Taxis can be provided for HIV positive children attending hospital (paid for by Children with AIDS Charity).