WHEN WE CANNOT HELP

There are categories of claim which cannot be entertained.

Awards cannot be made to finance commercial ventures, to settle business debts or to provide business capital, directly or indirectly, and money cannot be advanced for house purchase, or payment of national and/or local taxes. Such cases do not constitute need as defined in the “Benefit of Charity” mentioned earlier, and payment of taxes is expressly excluded by the Scheme.

There is no provision in the Scheme which permits the Trustees to enter into an equity release arrangement, which is a commercial or financial services arrangement. However, where there is need in the terms of the Scheme, loans are often made to supplement income where this has fallen below that needed for a reasonable living standard.

We cannot help if there is no positive evidence of need

Who is Eligible?

As a Catenian member, find out if you are eligible to funding from the Benevolent fund.

Trust & Confidentiality

All benevolent cases are treated as strictly confidential to the members of the Circle Benevolent Board.

Loans & Grants

Awards to beneficiaries of the Fund are made by way of grants and loans.

Your Next Move

Find out the procedures required to put into action the next stages of funding.

What is 'Need'?

Find out what is meant by “need” as set out in the Legal Document relating to the Fund.

How can we help?

Find out what circumstances can make you eligible for the Benevolent Fund.