Covid Hardship Fund application form

Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from members (including employees of member companies) of the BATF federated trade associations: National Association of Jewellers, The Giftware Association, Surface Engineering Association, British Jewellery and Giftware International and British Travelgoods and Accessories Association.

Applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis.

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Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Date of birth *

Employment within the jewellery, giftware, travelgoods and accessories or surface engineering industries with names and dates, OR do you own your own business? Give as much detail as you can to help with your application. *

Trade association membership number (if known) *

Do you have a website/Social Media? *

Do you belong to any professional organisations for your industry? If so, please list: *

How has the Covid-19 virus affected your earnings/business income? *

Do you have plans to continue or restart your business? If so, when? *

How do you see your future within your industry? *

Have you applied for any government grants to support you or your business? i.e. furlough scheme or self-employment grants. Please give details. *

Please list your total monthly household income now and pre Covid-19. *

Average monthly expenses: *

Income from any other sources: *

Please list any business expenses (if applicable) that are still being paid. i.e. rates and rent. *

Total in current and savings accounts, please list separately (if your application is successful, we may require proof of these) *

Reason for application: *

How did you hear of this hardship grant? *

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How can we help you?

The Benevolent Society is a charity aimed providing support for those who are studying to begin their career in the industry sectors covered by the National Association of Jewellers, British Travelgoods and Accessories Association, The Giftware Association, the Jewellery Distributors’ Association and the Surface Engineering Association, or those who currently work or have previously worked in these industry sectors and are facing financial hardship. Your employer does not have to have been a member of any of the above-mentioned trade associations. So, if you have worked in these industries (or know of someone who has) and need help and support Contact us now or email Laura Banner: laura.b.banner@gmail.com

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