Help and Advice

If you are experiencing financial hardship and want to see whether we can help please read the information below and follow the instructions.

Who can apply?

The Trust welcomes applications from Social Workers who hold a professional Social Work qualification, or their dependents, from within the UK.

Only in very exceptional circumstances are applications considered from people who do not hold a professional qualification. Eligibility would depend on the nature and length of employment and we would need to see a job description to determine if they are in a post that would normally require a social work qualification.

How to Apply for a SWBT Grant

We suggest you read the Essential Notes for Applicants and then complete the Application Form and send it to us before the cut-off date.

The Trustees will review your application at the Trustees bi-monthly meeting where it will be approved or rejected.

You can send your application form to us by email or post your Application Form via the postal service. The email address and postal address you need are on the Application Form.

Wherever possible please complete the Application Form on line. It is important to note that no applicant will be disadvantaged should they not be able to complete the Application Form on line.

Essential Notes for Applicants

It is essential that you read the “Essential Notes for Applicants” before completing the Application Form.

Please read it.

We have had to reject applications because the Application Form has not been completed correctly and this makes you and us unhappy.

So please read it and use it as a guide to complete your Application Form.

Alternative and accessible formats

If you experience or anticipate any barriers with our application process, require help to make an application, or accessing our information, please telephone BASW who will ask a Trustee to contact you.

Upcoming Funding Programmes

The Trustees meet approximately every two months to consider applications for grants.

The next meeting date is:

17th November

For 17th November meeting the last date to receive applications is by 9.30 am on 15th November.

Closing date for applications

The trustees consider grants at their bi-monthly meetings, and applicants need to complete an application form if they wish to be considered for a grant.

We would prefer to receive your application well before the cut off date so we can fully consider your application.

All applications must be received no later than 2 business working days before the date of the Trustee bi-monthly meeting.

For 17th November meeting the last date to receive applications: by 9.30 am on 15th November.

In exceptional circumstances applications received after the cut off time, but deemed urgent by the Chair, may be considered.

How do I find out my application is successful?

The Applications Secretary will contact you soon after the Trustee meeting.

How many times can you make an application?

Applicants will not normally be considered for a grant if they have received help from the Trust within the last 12 months.