Å·ÃÀAV

→ Help when your income is affected: if income that you rely on has been impacted by a change in circumstance, we can offer regular grants to cover essential living costs.

→ One-off grants for the unexpected: these could cover anything from replacing a broken fridge freezer, unexpected roof repair to getting your car back on the road.

→ Support if you’re a studying Å·ÃÀAV member: if your financial situation has taken a turn for the worse, we’re here for you.

→ Support for undergraduate and masters students on Å·ÃÀAV-accredited courses in the UK or Ireland: you can apply for a student hardship grant to cover an unexpected change in your finances. You don’t have to be a Å·ÃÀAV member.

→ Support for graduate job seekers: it’s rare for someone to immediately find a job in their specialist field after graduating. Graduate support grants give you time if finding that role is taking longer than you hoped.

→ Benefit information and claims: it can be hard to see a clear way forward when you are unsure of what you are entitled to. Talk to us for practical information and support about what you could claim, as well as the claiming and appeals process. We’re here to help make it easier.

→ Turn2Us benefit calculator: if you live in the UK,  will help you work out which benefits you might be able to claim.

→ State support for care, equipment and adaptations: we’re here if you need help making sense of the state support that could be available to you or your family, or if you need financial support from us.

→ : a free tool to help you keep track of your income and spending.

→Debt support: we offer support by signposting you to debt support and professional advice, as well as being someone to talk to.

→: learn how to create a budget, manage your money effectively, and keep track of your spending with their expert guidance and free tools. 

→ Planning for retirement: if you want to make sure your finances will support you in retirement, these workshops cover retirement as well as money and wellbeing.