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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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Our heroes of 2018

This year, many businesses have gone above and beyond their normal support to help us reach our goal of 175 people raising £175 each, so that we can keep doing what we do best – help people.
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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…

Get help

Latest news

25 Oct 2017

175th Anniversary Celebrations!

This year we are celebrating our 175th anniversary - keep up to date on what is planned '...'

25 Oct 2017

VADO Rally 2018

Once again the intrepid adventurers from the home improvement industry take to Europe's roads ....... all in aid of charity

12 Jun 2017

Summer Newsletter

Summer Newsletter - please follow the link to read our latest news and keep up to date with what's going on at the RDT ...

12 Jan 2017

Emergency Winter Fuel Payment

Do you need emergency help with winter fuel bills? During periods of exceptionally cold weather - if you meet our criteria - we can help...

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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!

Help & information

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.