Comments on: The social fund

By: Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:50:08 +0000

I applied for sure start maternity grant from the social fund and its quite clearly states if YOU OR YOUR PARTNER claim WORKING TAX CREDITS and expecting your first child in 11 weeks or have given birth in the past 3 months that you will be elligible.
I phoned them today to check the status of my claim and was told that we wouldnt be awarded the grant. I dont see how this is fair considering we meet the requirements and are elligible. The bloke on the phone didnt even tell me his name was very rude and would not explain to me why we did not get the grant and hung up on me.

I would like some sort of explanation for the rude and indecent actions of the social fund.

By: Chooch

Chooch — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:39:12 +0000

There should be no difference what your business is in any Post Office – you may be referred to a more senior staff member but I was treated as a regular member of the public and dealt with when I reached the head of the queue..

By: Social Fund

Social Fund — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:25:19 +0000

It depends on your post code.

check the benefit centre section on this site for an office in your area

By: Social Fund

Social Fund — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:23:56 +0000

Apply for Child tax Credits- childcare element- and this should cover 80% of the cost.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:34:48 +0000

Hi I am wanting to apply either for a grant or social fund the reason being is my son has a two week trial my sister was going to take care of my 4 yr old but due to unforeseen circumstances can no longer do it.I have asked at my local nursery where my son attends and the cost is near on £300 I have contacted various people for financial help but have had no joy many thanks

By: anne

anne — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:32:19 +0000

Hi I sent my application for a budgeting loan 3 weeks ago but havent heard anything back from them. But my friend has and she applied for hers about a week after me and has already got a reply
should I ring up and enquire about it?? Please reply thanks x

By: Social Fund

Social Fund — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:47:40 +0000

Ask for it to be resent, as it seems that it may be lost- then take it in yourself.

By: urmum mate

urmum mate — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:43:46 +0000

you scabby bith get a job and buy it mate

By: Abby

Abby — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:52:19 +0000

Hey, I applied for a budgeting loan.. It took 10 days for the acceptance letter to come, it came on the Friday (the 27th) and I sent it back on that same day.. Now I know that it’s only been 6 days, but do you think that I might recieve the loan before the weekend comes? Or even by the Monday? I’m getting it paid into my bank account. Any help is appreciated! =)

By: sharon 30/01/2012

sharon 30/01/2012 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:58:27 +0000

All I needed was money for gas,electric and some food .Why do we have to wait 10 days to get benefit when I was already getting money.Why cant they just carry on paying you until forms are sorted out and adjust payments where needed instead of you having to beg for help.