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What we do - The Crusaid Hardship Fund
The Crusaid Hardship Fund – financed in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the M.A.C AIDS Fund – is a vital lifeline for people living with HIV who are experiencing extreme financial hardship.
 The Crusaid Hardship Fund targets the people most in need – helping them achieve a decent quality of life.
With the support of funders, donors and referring agents, Crusaid has awarded over £3.25 million in grants between 2000 and 2007.
Since 1986, the Crusaid Hardship Fund has helped one third of all people diagnosed with HIV in the UK. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the main function of the Fund was to provide respite care and hospice placements for terminally ill people. Now, thanks to great advances in drug treatments, the Fund is also being called upon to support people in other ways – providing financial assistance to those living with HIV and in poverty.
Not only does the Crusaid Hardship Fund help with one-off grants but, increasingly, it is helping individuals find a long-term route out of poverty. The Fund enables people to return to work – by retraining in skills, helping with CV writing and interview techniques, or giving grants to buy a suit for interviews – making it possible for people to climb out of the poverty trap. But, for the majority, the reality is still that basic assistance with food, toiletries or clothing remains the main priority.
Applications are made via a referring agent. They are rigorously means tested so that every award is supported by relevant documentation, to ensure that grants are made to those most in need.
The Crusaid Hardship Fund does not provide help with luxury items. The vast majority of applications are to cover critical purchases such as food, bedding or a fridge to store medication at the correct temperature.
How do I apply?
If we are going to continue to assist those most struggling to cope with HIV or AIDS, we urgently need support and help. The Crusaid Hardship Fund relies on people like you to guarantee we can continue to help.
If you would like to help us meet this goal, please make a donation today.
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