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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!

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Leaving a gift to the Rainy Day Trust in your Will enables us to continue to carry out our vital work across the UK.
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The Rainy Day Trust will be operating normally throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Rest assured that we have measures in place to protect staff, volunteers and beneficiaries. We are here if you or your business need us.
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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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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 Sep 2020

Leaving a legacy to those in need

Leaving a gift to the Rainy Day Trust in your Will enables us to continue to carry out our vital work across the UK.

12 Aug 2020

Get on your bike to support the Rainy Day Trust

The inaugural edition of Prudential RideLondon is set to take place this weekend (August 15th-16th).

30 Sep 2019

We’ve moved!

Please note that our new office address as of 21st August 2019

13 Aug 2019

Now you can donate by text!

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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!

South West Coastal Path Challenge 2018

Walking 175 miles from Newquay to Mevagissey in 7 days. That's 25 miles a day for 7 consecutive days!

The RDT Golf Classic

One of the most popular fund raising events, held in the impressive surroundings of Brocket Hall Golf Club in Hertfordshire.

The RDT Pavestone Rally September 2017

An exhilarating 30+ car rally visiting 8 countries in 4 days. Buy a banger and travel from Dover to Monte Carlo for charity!

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We provide help and information on a number of topics to help get you back and your feet. See them here:

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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 program 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.