Chemists' Community Fund case studies

We’re here to help you deal with whatever comes your way – whatever your situation, whatever your stage of life.

For Jill, we were a source of financial stability after being made redundant. For Sue, we were an unexpected helping hand.

What might we be to you?

The Chemists’ Community Fund is a completely confidential service. To get in touch, or phone 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (International).

Hear stories from people we've helped

Ikenna worried about losing touch during a long illness

Ikenna* had been struggling with ill health as he approached retirement. During this time, his 91AV membership was invaluable to him, allowing him online access to the reading facilities whilst he recuperated. Ikenna received an Interest in 91AV grant from the Fund, which allowed him to renew his RSC membership.

Read Ikenna's story

I wish to express my gratitude to the Chemists’ Community Fund Committee for the support I received from the Fund. As a result, I now have access to RSC journals and library facilities, which is a great help for my work because of the paucity of library support I have. I am deeply grateful.

Jill struggled to find a job in her local area

After Jill* was made redundant, it was hard to find a new suitable position in her local area. The Fund, along with the 91AV Careers Team, supported her whilst she was job searching. As the pressure of finding money for day-to-day expenditures was eased for Jill, she was able to find a new position at her local University.

Read Jill's story

As the sole breadwinner, I was in a constant battle to support my family. I am now happily employed again with no financial burdens carried over from my redundancy period only thanks to the Chemists’ Community Fund. You have certainly changed my life for the better and I will truly appreciate it forever.

Rachel wanted to maintain normality for her children

Rachel* was struggling to juggle a traumatic change in family circumstances alongside her career when she approached the Fund.

Read Rachel's story

My husband had been sentenced to prison and it turned our world upside down. The support I received enabled me to pay all my bills and to try to keep the children’s lives as normal as possible, which meant so much to me as they were going through a tough enough time.

Sue thought the Fund wasn’t for people like her

When Sue* was made redundant she’d already heard about the Fund but as a homeowner, hadn’t thought she would be eligible for support.

Read Sue's story

The email explained that the Fund exists to support its members and their immediate family in times of difficulty or hardship. For anyone who thinks they are not eligible to receive support I would say, ‘There is no harm in asking’ and even if you are not awarded any financial support you will definitely receive invaluable moral support.

NB: *Names have been changed

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