Individual Grants — Relief in Need
Who can apply: Applicant must live in Worcester City and demonstrate financial need. Applications must be endorsed and submitted by a support worker from a statutory or voluntary organisation. Applicants should have explored other statutory sources (family/friends, DWAS, DWP budgeting loan, relevant Health Authority, County Council services) before applying. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
Deadline: Monthly application deadlines in 2026 at 12 noon: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 9 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec. Meetings to consider applications are later in the month.