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A KINDLY HELPING HAND
IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE?

Every Brother promises on enrolment “never to fail to aid a Brother In difficulty or need”. Brothers help each other and widows/families in many ways. The Benevolent Fund is the business end of this commitment.

The key purpose of the site is to give the reader as much information as possible about how the Benevolent Fund operates and how it helps members and their families who find themselves in difficulty or need.

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Need help with the rising cost of living?

NEED HELP
YOURSELF?

If you (or one of your dependants) has run into financial difficulty and need support.

SOMEONE ELSE NEEDS HELP?

If you have reason to believe that another brother, or a widow or other dependant for a deceased brother is in difficulty or need.

Who is Eligible?

As a Catenian member, find out if you are eligible to funding from the Benevolent fund.

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Trust & Confidentiality

All benevolent cases are treated as strictly confidential to the members of the Circle Benevolent Board.

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Loans & Grants

Awards to beneficiaries of the Fund are made by way of grants and loans.

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Your Next Move

Find out the procedures required to put into action the next stages of funding.

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What is 'Need'?

Find out what is meant by “need” as set out in the Legal Document relating to the Fund.

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How can we help?

Find out what circumstances can make you eligible for the Benevolent Fund.

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When we cannot help

Find out what categories are not included within the scheme for Funding.