Grants for
Individuals
Our individual grant programme is aimed at helping low-income residents of Chippenham who are facing challenging circumstances.
What We Can Help With
We give grants for things like:
- White goods (fridges, washing machines, etc.)
- Furniture
- Mobility aids
- Bankruptcy Fees
- Help with food and energy costs
- Funeral costs
- Education resources
- Course fees (up to Level 3) with associated travel
What We Can’t Help With
- Any arrears
- Carpets or flooring
- Housing association property upgrades
- Dental work
- Car maintenance
Who Can Apply
To see if you can apply for help from us, you need to meet certain requirements. You must:
- Live in Chippenham Parish and have lived there for more than 6 months
- Get benefits based on how much money you have or have a low income
The benefits that allow you to apply are:
- Universal Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credits
- Housing Benefit
For low income, this means:
- For one person: Making less than £16,000 per year
- For a couple or family: Making up to £30,000 per year with savings of less than £5,000
If you meet these eligibility requirements about where you live and your income, then you may be able to get help from our individual grant programme.
You can apply for yourself, or an agency can apply for you. We accept applications anytime. Our staff can help you apply if it’s difficult.
Drop-In Support Sessions Available
We offer a few options to help you complete your application or answer any questions you may have about our Individual Grants Programme. Drop in to see one of our Grant Managers at one of the following:
Can’t make any of these drop-in events? Please email admin@cblc.org.uk or call 01249 658180.
How To Apply
You can apply for the grant yourself, or someone else can apply for you (with your permission).
- Fill out the online eligibility form first. It will let you know if you qualify to apply.
- If you do qualify, you can go straight onto fill out the application form.
- Answer all the questions on the application form. If you need to take a break, you can save it and finish later.*
Check Your Eligibility and Apply Now
Start by completing our short eligibility form by clicking on the below link. It’s quick, simple, and helps us make sure you’re on the right track. If you qualify, you’ll automatically continue to the full application.
*Save and resume later
You can request a link to save your progress on our application form and return to it later. If you keep working on your form after saving, you’ll need to request and save a new link.
Each time you add more information, make sure to:
- Click “Save and Resume Later”
- Copy or email yourself the new link
Only the latest link will work. If you use an old link after making changes, your most recent updates will not be saved.
