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The Rainy Day Trust is here to help, because you can’t always do it yourself, In 2021 we were there when it mattered...
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Undoubtedly we are all going to be confronted with uncertain times ahead. We're doing everything in our power to help those already facing challenging circumstances but we need your support, now more than ever!

Please donate what you can to help those during their times of need...
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Because you can’t always do it yourself…

The UK’s only charity supporting the home improvement workforce and their families in times of need. Redundancy, accidents and illness are always a possibility.

The Rainy Day Trust is here to help, because you can’t always do it yourself…
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Because you can’t always do it yourself…

If you or a member of your family is a past or present employee of the home improvement industry and you need financial assistance, no matter how small, then we’d be happy to help. Redundancy, accidents and illness are always a possibility.
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Because you can’t always do it yourself…

We can help in many ways, from one-off grants to modest annual awards, so if too little gets too much, contact Rainy Day Trust. Redundancy, accidents and illness are always a possibility.
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Apprenticeship Support

Due to the current high rate of applications, our apprenticeship support programme is suspended until further notice.

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We help retirees and employees from the home improvement industry who are struggling financially. Don’t suffer alone, let us help make those ends meet.

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There are lots of great ways to support the trust. For as little as the price of a cup of high street coffee each month you can make a really big difference to peoples lives.

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Making a donation, no matter how large or small can make a huge difference. You are welcome to make corporate, one off or regular personal donations.

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Because you can’t always do it yourself…

If you or a member of your family is a past or present employee of the home improvement industry and you need financial assistance, no matter how small, then we’d be happy to help. Redundancy, accidents and illness are always a possibility…

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Latest news

07 Dec 2023

Christmas 2023 – Donations for Songs at Christmas Parties

Ask for donations for song requests at your Christmas party and raise money for the Rainy Day Trust!

04 Dec 2023

Christmas 2023 – Secret Santa

Organise a Secret Santa event to raise funds for the Rainy Day Trust

30 Nov 2023

Christmas 2023 – Buy a Christmas Quiz!

Buy a Christmas Quiz from the Rainy Day Trust and have a fun time while raising funds for the Rainy Day Trust!

29 Nov 2023

NBG Conference Smashes Fundraising Record

On Tuesday 22nd November NBG held their annual Gala Dinner and raised a magnificent £30,000 for the Rainy Day Trust. The amount raised was a huge increase on last year’s £18,000, itself a major jump on 2021. The event brings together partners and suppliers to celebrate the best in the business. This year’s incredible dinner […]

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Events & challenges

There’s always something fun and exciting going on at Rainy Day Trust. See the full list of our annual fundraising events here and get involved!

Christmas!!!

Keep an eye on our News page for Christmas fund raising ideas!

London Big Half 3 September 2023

We are looking for people to take part in the London Big Half and commit to raise vital funds for the Rainy Day Trust

Halloween Walk Saturday 28 October 2023

Walk 10km or 25km around some of London's scariest streets and historic haunts and raise money for the Rainy Day Trust

Help & information

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People we've helped

Ann

Having worked in the ceramics industry for 19 years and being fiercely independent, Ann was quite distressed when just getting into the garden became impossible.

We were able to help support her by providing funds toward a wall and steps to improve her access.
People we've helped

Kevin

Recovering from illness and being reintroduced to work through a phased return to work programme meant money was getting tight.

We provided a grant to support Kevin during these difficult times so he could concentrate on what mattered – his health and wellbeing.
People we've helped

Mylene

Christmas was fast approaching and Mylene’s cooker broke down. When it was deemed unfit for use she didn’t know what to do for the family.

Having worked in the hardware industry she was eligible for a one off grant to help buy a new one.
People we've helped

Margaret

When Margaret found out her insurance wouldn’t cover the extensive smoke damage from a hob accident, her 19 years of working in garden products manufacturing meant we could step in.

We were able to award her a grant to cover the cost of redecorating her kitchen.
People we've helped

Doris

Doris’s late husband ran a hardware store for 30 years, which meant we could be there in her time of need.

We were there to help her with a grant to replace her draughty old windows in time for the winter.
People we've helped

Neil

Having to care full-time for his wife when she fell ill, life and finances were getting tougher by the day.

Fortunately, Neil had worked for 9 years at a housewares retailer, so we could help with growing debts and provide grants to support the family.