Applicants need to be able to provide evidence that they were employed by one of the companies within the Sears Group (see Homepage).
Students and those who were employed on a “casual” basis are not eligible for assistance.
The Trust usually requires an applicant to be in receipt of appropriate State benefits or in the process of obtaining State benefits before an award can be considered.
The Trustees are obliged to undertake a financial assessment before a Grant can be considered/awarded.
The Trust is unable to contribute towards funeral costs or long-term residential care fees.