Support for members 0116 2991122 ASCL Professional Development Join Us Log In About ASCL Membership Help And Advice Our View News Home Help and Advice ASCL Benevolent Fund ASCL Benevolent Fund Providing support and care for all ASCL members, past and present, and their dependents While most members, active and in post, are unlikely to need help, a serious accident, redundancy, chronic illness or disability can change the situation traumatically. Whether it is a short-term financial crisis or a long-term problem, ABF is available to help. Originally established in 1980 as the SHA Benevolent Fund, ABF is a registered charity, administered by independent trustees, all of whom are serving or retired members of the association. The fund itself has been built up over the years entirely by the voluntary donations of members. Last year, ABF assisted over 40 beneficiaries, some of whom were long-term cases and others short-term emergencies. Support was given in the form of regular payments, interest free loans, specific grants for treatment or equipment relating to illness or disability, assistance with domestic emergencies and occasional gifts. Over 98 per cent of cases were members who had not yet reached retirement, some of them in mid-career with young families. ABF’s financial support is supplemented by personal visits to beneficiaries, which both facilitates ongoing assessment of need and provides much appreciated pastoral service. Who is eligible? ABF support is available to all ASCL members, past and present and their dependents. Every case is considered on its merits and in complete confidence. If you know someone you think might benefit, please tell them about ABF. If you think you might benefit yourself, please contact the ASCL hotline 0116 299 1122 or email asclbf@ascl.org.uk for more information. How can I help? If you would like to make a financial contribution to ABF, please contact accounts@ascl.org.uk or download more information about contributing. Related Pages ASCL Legal and Member Support Policy BENEFITS ASCL ABOUT CONSTITUTION MEMBERSHIP Benefits from our partners PREMIER PARTNER PREFERRED SUPPLIER ADDITIONAL BENEFITS BENEFITS Regular updates BENEFITS Retiring Soon? This doesn't mean the end of your involvement with ASCL. Discover more about Associate Membership. 1 2 3 Find out more About ASCL Who we are Organisation and Governance People Membership Join Us Member benefits ASCL Associates Help and Advice Support for Members ASCL Benevolent Fund Our View Consultation responses Campaigns Contact ASCL Contact us and enquiries Cookies policy Constitution and rules ASCL Legal and Member Support Policy ASCL Privacy Notice ASCL Professional Development privacy notice Subject access request policy Terms and Conditions Contact ASCL © Copyright 2021 - Association of School and College Leaders, 2nd Floor, Peat House, 1 Waterloo Way, Leicester, LE1 6LP. Site design and build by smartimpact. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to view our Cookie Policy. I Agree