How our Grants are Used

We give both single and regular grants to nurses in need. They are awarded for a number of reasons

This chart shows the reasons for the grants awarded during 2008

As can be seen the reasons for grants are varied but over a quarter are for general living expenses. NurseAid awards a large proportion of its grant budget to providing regular grants to nurses - almost 300 people receive our regular grants. Over a quarter of these people are living on incomes of less than £8,000 per year.

During 2008 we contacted the people receiving a regular grant to see how the grant helped.

The results, as can be seen below, show that the grants are used for the very basics of life - food, bills, clothing ….

When returning the questionnaire on how their regular grants are used, many beneficiaries took the time to comment on the difference the grant made to their lives:-

"I'm very grateful for all the help NurseAid has given to me. I would be destitute without it. I still have problems coping with my difficulties, but if I wasn't getting your help I'd never be able to manage".

Andrea, 58, Cheltenham - receiving £30 per week

"I am very grateful for my regular grant, before receiving it; it was a struggle especially to have some help with the garden and some one to give me a hand with electricity and minor things in the house. It helps to pay for a bit of help."

Lily, 82, Bexhill on Sea - receiving £30 per week.

"I use my regular grant to help pay towards the basic costs of living (gas, electricity, food, clothing etc.) NB Clothing is usually purchased from charity shops when we can afford it, although this is not very often"

Enid, 76, Norwich - receiving £30 per week.