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Education External Charity GrantOccupational

Education Support Financial Grant

Education Support·Registered Charity No. 1161436

Emergency financial grants for teachers, teaching assistants, lecturers, and education staff working in schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

EducationHardship & EmergencyLow Income

Grant amount

Non-repayable financial hardship grants (typically up to £1,000)

Eligibility Criteria

  • You currently work (or have worked within the last 2 years) in the UK education sector (schools, further education, or higher education).
  • You have experienced an unexpected financial crisis within the past year (e.g. redundancy, illness, relationship breakdown, unexpected bills).
  • You have limited household savings and meet income criteria.

What this grant covers

  • Emergency rent, mortgage, or council tax arrears
  • Essential utility debts and winter energy costs
  • Essential home repair or appliance replacement
  • Living expenses following sudden unemployment

How to apply

Complete an online application via the Education Support website with payslips and recent bank statements.

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