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How to apply for support

We accept referrals from professionals such as social workers, teachers, health visitors and community organisations. Applications can also be made directly if you live in Ashton-in-Makerfield and are in need. All applications are treated in confidence and assessed by our trustees.

I’m referring someone

A teacher, health visitor, social worker, community worker or someone who knows a person or family genuinely in need. Complete the form below on their behalf.

Make a referral

I need help myself

If you live in Ashton-in-Makerfield and are facing hardship, you can apply directly using the same form below. We will treat everything in confidence.

Apply directly

Application / referral form

Please tell us who needs help and how we might assist. Fields marked * are required.

All information is treated in strict confidence and used only to assess how the charity can help. Applications are assessed by our board of trustees.

Your details

Your name *

You are applying as *

Your email *

Your phone

Organisation (if applying in a professional capacity)

Who needs help

Name of person / family *

Postcode *

We can only help residents of Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Address

What help is needed

Type of support (tick all that apply)

Emergency household essentialsSchool and work costsHealth and wellbeing needsLocal community projects

Approximate amount or item(s) requested

Please describe the circumstances and why help is needed *

The person being helped is aware of this application and consents to their information being shared with the charity’s trustees. *I understand the information will be used only to assess this application and held in confidence. *

Prefer to email us? Write to linen.charity@aol.co.uk.