Introduction to the social fund training day

This Introduction to the social fund training day is suitable for staff with little or no knowledge of the social fund. It is aimed primarily at staff assisting with applications for budgeting loans and Community Care grants, but also looks briefly at other social fund provisions. the By the end of the day you will understand:

• how to advise on making applications for Budgeting Loans, Crisis Loans and Community Care Grants
• tactics for making successful Community Care Grant applications
• the rules for claiming from the Regulated Social Fund, including Funeral Grants, Sure Start Maternity Grants and Winter Fuel Payments
• the Social Fund review system