Aid for the Aged in Distress
| Name of funder | Aid for the Aged in Distress |
| Type of funder | Community |
| Geographical Scope | UK-wide |
| Needs Funded | |
| People funded | Older people who are financially stretched. |
| Deadline Date | No deadline given |
| Services funded | |
| Resources funded | |
| Funding Description |
Aid for the Aged in Distress (AFTAID) welcomes applications from individuals, or their family and neighbours, of state pensionable age (60 years old for women and 65 for men), that are UK citizen and resident, on lower income and have minimal savings. AFTAID aims to help older persons that are financially stretched beyond their means to the point of genuine distress. AFTAID can provide grants for many varied items such as; mobility scooters; walk-in showers; radiators; cookers; Cleaning; central heating boiler; Video intercom; ''blind'' software for PC. AFTAID to not make grants for ongoing or retrospective payments, nor can they consider repayment of debt. Referrals can also be accepted on behalf of members of the caring professions and voluntary organisations. Applications can be made at any time. |
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| Contact Details | |
| Webpage | http://www.aftaid.org.uk |
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