What do we do?

WUC are here to help local people struggling with old age, ill health or poverty. We do this by giving grants to local people for fuel, educational needs and supporting people in poor health. We will always consider helping people in other ways, just get in contact to find out if we can help you. WUC also offer grants to local charities, if they are offering a service to the community that is in line with WUC objects. Applicants must be living within the catchment area of WUC, see map. To apply for help, download the relevant form from ‘Application forms‘ above.

Heating Allowance:

Applicants must have lived within the parish of Wells-next-the-Sea for a minimum of 5 years, be eligible for a state pension and have proof of receipt of pension credit.

Education Grants:

Students must have lived in the Alderman Peel High School catchment for 5 years and have attended Alderman Peel High School. Grants are made to help with the purchase of educational resources or travel costs needed in order to progress to or through further education.

Support for poor Health:

Applicants need to have a diagnosed condition which incurs them with extra expense, in the form of transport, equipment or prescriptions.

Economic Crisis

Applicants need to show that they are in financial difficulties and list the essential items which they need to buy.

Other Grants:

Any individual or institution with other types of need due to difficult financial circumstances should write, outlining the specific type of need and the circumstances responsible for this need arising. Please send this to our clerk in the first instance (see the Contact Us link at the top of this page). WUC trustees will be pleased to review the situation to see if our objects enable us to give support.

How can you help?

Become a member of WUC, for a small minimum fee of £5 a year you can help us support our local community. You will receive regular updates about WUC’s work and fundraising activities and be entitled to attend the yearly AGM.

Click on ‘Become a member’ below.

Donate

We would be delighted to receive any contribution you can afford. Click ‘Donate here’ below.