Welfare

Unison Welfare offers advice and support for members and their families for the following:

• Debt advice
• Listening and support
• Financial assistance
• Personal advice
• Breaks and holidays
• These services are free and confidential.

As a branch we contribute on an annual basis to the ‘Bucket and Spade’ appeal. The Bucket & Spade Appeal aims to raise funds for the family holidays provided by UNISON Welfare. Although there has been a huge growth in tourism a quarter of the UK’s population, including many families with children, are excluded from taking holidays, mainly because they cannot afford them. Our family holiday service provides a much needed break to families whose very difficult circumstances mean they have the most to gain from the stress relief that a holiday can bring.

A new appeal has begun this year for which we have also pledged a donation. This is named as ‘Make a Child Smile’ and is aimed at children from low-paid families, or under privileged backgrounds where the most vulnerable members of our society are.