How we help
Who receives help?
Financial help may be offered to journalists who are or who have been involved in that profession as their principal occupation and also to their dependents. Individual circumstances vary widely but we have helped those suffering ill-health , accident victims, and those without work - for whatever reason. Most applicants are in receipt of State benefits. Help is not usually offered to those with substantial assets in the form of investments or property (other than a main residence).
We have housing and care facilities in Dorking for retired journalists who are assessed as needing this type of help.
How much is awarded?
All awards are made at Council (Trustees) discretion so it is impossible to define upper and lower limits.