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LTCT Launches £100,000 'School Essentials Grant' for Pharmacists

LTCT Launches £100,000 'School Essentials Grant' for Pharmacists

Eligible families could receive £150 per school-age child, up to a maximum of three children per household

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT) has announced the launch of a new scheme to support pharmacists and their families during the back-to-school period.


Opening at 9 am on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the 'School Essentials Grant' is designed to alleviate financial pressure for people working in community pharmacies with young children during one of the most costly times of the year.

The scheme will see the charity provide up to £100,000 of support to pharmacists in need of financial aid.

Eligible families can apply online to receive £150 per school-age child, up to a maximum of three children per household. This grant can be used for essential expenses such as new school uniforms, stationery, or travel passes.

The application window will remain open until September 1 or until the fund has been depleted. Hence, families are encouraged to apply as soon as they can.

Professor Anna Vignoles CBE FBA, Director at LTCT, highlighted the charity's commitment to educational support, stating, “LTCT is built upon the belief that helping people succeed on their education journey is crucial for not only the individual, but their families, communities, and society as a whole.

“This is why we constantly evaluate the financial support we offer to ensure we are helping as many people who need it as possible. We’re delighted to launch a fund for pharmacists to help with mounting back-to-school costs.

“We hope our new School Essentials Grant for pharmacists will provide the budget boost needed to help families feel less stretched when September rolls around.”

The LTCT’s new initiative underscores its dedication to providing targeted financial assistance to those in the grocery and pharmacy trades, reinforcing its mission to support educational and community success.

The Trust has been providing financial aid to disadvantaged families, especially those working in the grocery and pharmacy trades, for nearly 100 years.

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