GWT increases grants to meet cost of living crisis 

The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust (GWT) has upped the size of its grants to reflect the rise in the cost of living reported by more than 80% of homes this year.

Since the charity’s founding in 1992, the GWT has supported people who depend on gamekeeping roles, or have done in the past, and are experiencing ill health, disability, financial hardship or a consequence of old age.

The GWT offers annual grants for those in receipt of benefits, family grants for families who have lost income through death or illness, emergency grants and individual grants that cover a variety of other situations (visit thegamekeepers welfaretrust.com).

Helen Benson, chief executive of the GWT, said: “We know at the GWT that it can be a struggle to make ends meet day to day, especially when issues such as illness, or redundancy cause anxiety and financial pressures.

“The increase in our grants reflects the rising cost of living and will directly help heat homes and make sure those in need are properly fed. We hope that we can help bridge the gap and are thankful to all those who fundraise and donate to make this possible,” she added.