Supporting Coventry Freemen in need..

The Coventry Freemen’s Charity provides financial support through its Discretionary Annual Benefit Payments and Charitable Gift Payment Schemes. They are available specifically for eligible needy Freemen of the City of Coventry. They are also available to their dependents, and the widows and widowers of deceased Freemen, who reside in the United Kingdom.

To qualify, it will be necessary to provide information about your residential and current financial status, a copy of your Birth Certificate and a copy of your Freeman’s Oath.

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Application Forms

Application For Discretionary Annual Benefit Payment

The Coventry Freemen’s Charity is able to award a discretionary annual benefit payment (payable in quarterly instalments and subject to periodic review), or a ‘one off’ payment to help with a specific need and to assist with relief in need in accordance with the Charity’s Scheme dated 29 December 1978, as subsequently amended. If you wish to apply for a ‘one off’ payment, then an alternative application form should be requested from the Clerks’ office – contact details below.

It is part of the Trustees responsibilities to ensure that applicants for financial assistance are suitably qualified under the terms of the Charity’s governing document, and it is necessary therefore, for the Trustees to investigate the personal circumstances of all applicants. Continuing eligibility is subject to periodic review and self declaration by recipients that the required criteria are still being met.

Data Protection Statement

The Charity complies with the regulations for data security under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the data we collect is classified as ‘personal data’ under Article 9 of the GDPR. We have procedures and policies in place to protect the collection and storage of this data. The personal data supplied on this form and other information relating to an application will be held on file. Some details may be checked with relevant organisations as the Charity reserves the right to investigate and verify personal information provided on this application but no details will be disclosed for any inappropriate purpose. You may have access to your personal information on request.

The Charity will maintain personal details on computer record and completion of this application confirms your agreement to this.

Supporting Documentation

All applications must be accompanied by proof of income and current address, plus a copy of the birth certificate and a copy of the relevant Freeman’s Oath.

Application Form

Annual scheme application

Criteria for eligibility

I am applying as:

General Details

Your Financial Circumstances

Are you fully retired and not in receipt of any regular earned income?
After allowing for net investment income, all pensions and any state benefits is your disposable income in retirement less than before you retired and therefore inadequate?
Would receipt of any further charitable benefit to meet your day to day living expenses and daily outgoings make a critical difference to your standard of living after considering your capital resources?
Please Note

The Charity is unable to give any personal tax or general financial advice and wish to point out that if you are in receipt of the Scheme Benefit you may wish to satisfy yourself with regard to your ongoing entitlement to receive any other current benefits and/or your personal tax position – it is recommended that if this is of potential concern to you then you should take appropriate independent advice.

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