How we help
If you or someone you know needs our help, email helpline@helpmusicians.org.uk or call the Freephone
Application Helpline on 0800 082 6700
We can help in the follwing ways:
- Grants which range from one-off financial help for a crisis to a package of support for continuing care
- A visiting service from a trained expert
- Loans for a range of purposes
- Residential and nursing care grants
What we can offer
Grants
One-off financial help
We give one-off financial support for a whole range of items including medical costs, counselling, household bills and general living expenses.
Short-term financial help
We provide short-term financial assistance which can include supporting the costs of retraining if you are no longer able to work in your current profession, therapy fees and household costs.
Package of support for continuing care
We provide regular packages of support to musicians who have reached State pension age or are permanently unable to work and on a low income. Support can include assistance with household costs such as TV licence fees, telephone and heating bills as well as motoring costs, household insurance and holidays.
Visiting Service
Our professional visitors see people in their own homes, providing guidance, advice and one to one support on a range of issues such as housing, benefits, budgeting and debt.
Loans
We can offer loans to assist with paying off debts, care costs or house adaptations. A repayment scheme can be arranged to suit your financial needs.
Residential and Nursing Care
We offer grants towards the cost of residential or nursing care for temporary or permanent residence.
Further information
How to apply
FAQs
Stories of people we've helped