Help for older people in the St Albans District
Welcome. We are a friendly local charity which is here to help, financially, people who cannot easily afford what they need. The Trust gives grants for FREE items and services to people aged 60 or over, living within St Albans District, who are in need, hardship or distress. We approve most of the completed applications that we receive. There are no deadlines and we accept applications all year round.
Are you…
…aged 60 or over?
…living in St Albans District?
…in need, hardship or distress?
We approve most eligible, completed applications received.
News
Job Vacancy – Grants Officer
We are looking for a Grants Officer to join our small, friendly grants team. You’ll be running the day-to-day case management of a busy grants-giving process. The Trust gives grants of @£200,000 a year and approves around 90% of completed applications. If you are someone with a passion for helping older people and getting things done, please read the full job description https://hils-uk.org/work-with-us/vacancies/
Trustee Vacancies
Are you passionate about improving the lives of older people and helping our community? You will be part of a team of Trustees, who meet a minimum of six times a year, to shape the strategic direction of the Trust and make decisions on grant allocation.
Events
Harpenden Seniors Fair – Weds 9 April 2025
Meet St Albans Trust at the Harpenden Seniors Fair, along with 30 other organisations which help older people On Wednesday 9 April 2025 between 10.30am - 1.30pm Run by the Harpenden Trust - this is always a...
Meet the Trust at local events – 2025
The Trust will be at the following community events. Come along and find out how we can help you or your relative. Clients need to be aged 60+, living in St Albans district, on a low income with limited savings....
Visit us at the Council Hub
We are at The Healthy Hub every Wednesday from 10am to 12.30pm for advice about the grants we offer and, if necessary, to give support completing the application form.
The Healthy Hub – St Albans
City & District Council, Civic Centre
St Albans AL1 3JE
FAQs
Do I need to pay the grant back: is it repayable?
There are lots of people who are worse off than me — should I still apply?
Yes, we take into account not only your income, but also your whole circumstances, including monthly outgoings, including housing and care costs. The Trust approves most eligible, competed applications received, so if we approve your application it doesn’t mean that this will disadvantage another person who applies.
Do I need to be on benefits?
No, you do not need to be in receipt of benefits. You just need to be on a low income, whether from pensions, wages or benefits.
I am on Universal Credit, can I still apply?
Yes, however you must be 60 or over.
I am not old enough to get a pension, can I still apply?
Yes, as long as you are 60 or over you can apply. You will need to tell us how much you get from other income sources eg wages or Universal Credit, PIP, ESA etc.
