League of the Helping Hand is a national charity which provides financial help to people who are in hardship due to illness or disability. This includes physical and mental health problems, learning disabilities and people caring for an adult or child with a disability. Financial assistance may be provided under the following categories: One-off grants : The League issues grants of up to £300. These are generally awarded for or towards essential household items and specialist equipment not available from statutory agencies. Extended Assistance: We also provide ongoing financial assistance. LHH currently supports around 70 ill and less able people with regular financial help. Extended Assistance beneficiaries will also receive quarterly newsletters, birthday and Christmas cards as well as a personal visit from the Secretary once a year where possible. We may (at our discretion depending on funding availability) contribute towards special occasions such as birthdays or seasonal events and breaks away from home. We believe this personal touch is important and integral to our charity. Carers’ breaks: One-off Grants are made for carer’s breaks enabling them the oppportunity to take a break. The role of a carer is both onerous and tiring, whilst contributing hugely to the general well-being of the people for whom they are caring for. Only those who are living on a very low income will be considered for a grant. Apply for assistance Apply for assistance We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
