UDR Benevolent Fund support for veterans

The UDR Benevolent Fund is calling on any vulnerable former members here, who need help and support during the current COVID-19 pandemic, to contact them.
The UDR Benevolent Fund is calling on vulnerable former members throughout Northern Ireland, who need help and support and are facing financial hardship, to get in touch with the charity. Pictured is Brian Kennedy, Secretary of the UDR Benevolent Fund, with the recently restored painting, ‘The Search’ by renowned artist Terence Cuneo.
(pic: Press Eye Ltd.)The UDR Benevolent Fund is calling on vulnerable former members throughout Northern Ireland, who need help and support and are facing financial hardship, to get in touch with the charity. Pictured is Brian Kennedy, Secretary of the UDR Benevolent Fund, with the recently restored painting, ‘The Search’ by renowned artist Terence Cuneo.
(pic: Press Eye Ltd.)
The UDR Benevolent Fund is calling on vulnerable former members throughout Northern Ireland, who need help and support and are facing financial hardship, to get in touch with the charity. Pictured is Brian Kennedy, Secretary of the UDR Benevolent Fund, with the recently restored painting, ‘The Search’ by renowned artist Terence Cuneo. (pic: Press Eye Ltd.)

The registered charity, set up to assist former members, their widows and dependents, is reaching out to vulnerable former members in need to come forward if they have fallen on hard times or adversity.

Brian Kennedy, Secretary, said: “When someone contacts us, they will be referred to a caseworker organisation, whose knowledge and expertise is of the highest level, and who will deal with any issues sensitively and confidentially. However, as part of any grant application process, personal information and supporting documentation will be required. To contact us, telephone +44(0)77 2067 7838 or email [email protected].” Support available for those who have proven financial hardship could include financial assistance to help with electrical and heating costs, food vouchers or in some instances, specialised equipment.

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