Welfare
Welfare & Emergency Assistance Fund
A voluntary Trouble Fund to support participating members during hardship, illness, bereavement, accidents, and desperate need.
How the fund works
- The fund is voluntary.
- Only contributing members may benefit, subject to approved rules.
- Assistance may support members during hardship, illness, bereavement, accidents, emergencies, or desperate need.
- All assistance requests must follow approved procedures.
- Records are maintained by the Accountant and Secretary General.
- Fraudulent claims or misuse may result in disciplinary review.
Confidentiality
Assistance requests are reviewed privately by the Executive Leadership and Finance Officer. Sensitive member circumstances are treated with dignity and care.