H&BC Online Application Form

As part of our application criteria, we ask that all candidates hold an appropriate UK industry standard qualification such as a CIBTAC/VTCT /NVQ or equivalent. As the beauty industry is not regulated, this is not a legal requirement in order to operate a business or to be insured in the hair or beauty sector. However, in order to improve standards and safety within the industry, the Hair & Beauty Charity follow guidelines set by BABTAC and NHBF about what level of qualification/certification is adequate to perform certain treatments, and is why we ask for certain qualifications. We require industry standard qualifications as these are generally regulated by Ofqual and the curriculum and level of training provided is monitored and in line with National Occupational Standards (NOS) ensuring that a thorough level of prerequisite knowledge and understanding is gained

If you do not meet the required criteria outlined below, your application will not be put forward to the Trustee panel for consideration.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Please read the following guidelines carefully before completing this application form. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility/circumstances before completing an application – please call us on 01234 831888.

We accept applications from hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals that can provide evidence that they:

hold UK industry standard qualifications such as a CIBTAC/VTCT/NVQ or equivalent; and
Are currently working in the hair and beauty industries (for a minimum of 3 years); OR
Have previously worked in the hair and beauty industries (for a minimum of 5 years, not longer than 10 years ago).

Help may be needed personally, or for immediate family: including spouses/partners, parents, children or grandchildren (up to the age of 18), or other dependents.

Financial assistance is typically provided to those who:

have become ill or disabled* [whilst appropriate benefits (e.g. PIP, ESA etc.) have been secured]
have a terminal illness*
suffer mental health problems preventing them from working*
are homeless
become carers for elderly relatives, children, spouses/partners or other dependents
have suffered a bereavement which has adversely affected their financial circumstances
are without sufficient income to meet essential basic needs

We do not normally provide assistance towards:

applicants with savings, or account balances that consistently remain in credit (e.g. without going overdrawn);
those with income higher than their essential expenditure [your bank statements will be used to evaluate your non-essential spending as part of the application process. Examples of non-essential expenditure might include (but are not limited to): online gambling, regular eating out/take-aways, excessive spending on clothes & items deemed non-essential];
any business-related expenditure/costs [these cannot be taken into consideration];
debt repayments (incl. rent arrears, bankruptcy fees etc.);
major house repairs or renovations; and
training and equipment costs.

Short-term financial assistance is prioritised to those in immediate financial crisis. Long-term support to supplement low income (incl. pension & benefit income), or where a healthy applicant is able to seek alternative employment, is unlikely to be provided unless under extenuating circumstances.

You MUST SUBMIT with your application:

• 2 months’ recent bank statements for every account that you have (personal & joint accounts), and for any other adult(s) living at/contributing to the household income/expenditure.

• *medical evidence will need to be provided (doctors/hospital letters) where relevant.

• proof of time spent within the industry (e.g. qualification certificates, letter from previous employer etc.)

• a supporting letter explaining why help is needed.

PLEASE SEND THE ABOVE AS EMAIL ATTACHMENTS. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT MULTIPLE SCREENSHOTS FROM APPLICANTS.

PLEASE NOTE: The Hair & Beauty Charity’s decision in regards to each confidential application is final and no further correspondence will be entered into. This does not preclude an applicant from applying again should their circumstances change.

Abusive behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Any applicant or beneficiary being verbally or physically abusive to any H&BC employee may have their application rejected or their support rescinded with immediate effect. Calls may be recorded.

You can save this form and complete it at a later date by clicking the 'save' button at the bottom of the form.

Please submit your completed form and enclosures online or via post to the address below.

For further assistance, please call or email us (contact details below).

1 Abbey Court, Fraser Road, Priory Business Park, Bedford MK44 3WH | 01234 831888 |admin@hairandbeautycharity.org | www.hairandbeautycharity.org Company No: 10085412 | Registered Charity in England & Wales No: 1166298

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Name

TitleFirst Name(s)Surname

Date of Birth

Date

Age

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postal Code

Contact Numbers:

Home

Mobile

Email Address:

example@example.com

Are you: (Please tick appropriate box)

Do any other adults contribute to the household income/expenditure (if yes, please provide a recent bank statement for them also)?

YesNo

Please list your dependent children’s name(s) (if applicable) and date(s) of birth:

If you have adult children, do they pay rent/support you financially?

YesNo

*If yes, please state the amount per month:

You must either:

be currently working in the hair and beauty industries (for a minimum of 3 years); or
have previously worked in the hair and beauty industries (for a minimum of 5 years, not more than 10 years ago).

Please indicate if you work/worked in the hair or beauty industry.

HairBeauty

How long have you worked, or did you work, in the industry?

Are you still working?

*Yes**No

*If Yes, what are your monthly earnings?

**If No, what year did you leave your last hair or beauty position?

Where did you train?

Please list below your relevant industry qualifications:

Please upload copies of certificates:

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Please provide a brief CV history of your employment within the hair and beauty industry:

Do you currently own your own salon?

*YesNo

*If Yes, please provide the name and address of the salon(s):

If you are unemployed, please provide the following details:

Please upload evidence of your time in the industry (e.g. qualification certificates, letter from current/previous employers, self employment tax returns showing income from industry):

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Please tick one of the following statements:

I am healthyI am temporarily unfit for work, due to medical reasonsI am long-term disabled

If you are disabled or suffering from health/mental health issues which prevent you from working, please provide full details below and enclose recent Doctors/Hospital correspondence regarding your condition/treatment.

Medical Condition(s):

Please upload recent Doctors/Hospital correspondence regarding your condition/treatment:

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Please list ALL persons currently living in your household:

Do you (or anyone in your household) own the property you live in?

YesNo

Please state the current market value (approx.) of the property:

The (approx.) amount outstanding on your mortgage (if applicable):

Do you, or your partner (if applicable), have any savings?

YesNo

If Yes, please state the approximate amount:

Please complete details of your household MONTHLY income and expenditure. Please include details of income/benefits received by ALL persons living at your address:

	MONTHLY INCOME (£) (Please list for ALL members of household)
Your Wages:
Other Wages: (List applicable persons)
Benefits (incl. Child Benefit):
Please state the amount of Housing Benefit / Universal Credit Housing payment paid directly to your landlord, if applicable:
Total (£):

	MONTHLY EXPENDITURE (£) (Please do not include any business-related costs)
Rent / Mortgage: (Please state this figure even if it is paid directly to your landlord via housing benefit etc.)
Council Tax:
Utilities: (Gas + Electric + Water)
Landline / Internet:
Mobile phone (s):
Food:
Car / Travel costs:
Insurance: (please specify)
Loan & credit card repayments:
Other: (please specify)
Total (£):

YOU MUST PROVIDE 2 full copies of the most recent bank statements for ALL adults that contribute to your household income/expenditure (through wages and/or benefits):

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PLEASE NOTE: WE REQUIRE FULL/COMPLETE BANK STATEMENTS AND CANNOT ACCEPT MULTIPLE SCREENSHOTS FROM MOBILE BANKING APPS.

How did you hear about the Hair and Beauty Charity?

What type of help do you need?:

Have you received help from us [Hair and Beauty Charity/The Hairdressers’ Charity/HABB] before?

YesNo

*If yes, what help did you receive and when?

Have you applied to other charities for help?

YesNo

*If yes, please provide details below:

Please upload a covering letter detailing your circumstances and outlining why assistance is required:

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Disclaimer: I hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true and I have not made an application for assistance to any other charity in Great Britain or elsewhere except as indicated in this application. I undertake to inform you of any changes in my circumstances that might affect any decision to grant me assistance. I realise that I shall be liable to prosecution if I have wilfully stated anything which I know to be false or do not believe to be true.

Signed*

Print Name*

Date*

Date

If you are applying on someone else's behalf, please state your name and relationship to that person:

CHECKLIST*

Do you meet the application criteria on the 1st page?Have you completed EVERY section of the application form?Have you enclosed two recent bank statements for EVERY bank account you hold, and for each adult that contributes to your household income?Have you enclosed evidence of your time in the industry? (e.g. qualification certificates, letter from current/previous employers, self employment tax returns showing income from industry?)Have you included medical evidence, if appropriate (doctors/hospital letters)?Have you provided a covering letter detailing your circumstances and outlining why assistance is required?

PLEASE NOTE: The Hair & Beauty Charity’s decision in regards to each confidential application is final and no further correspondence will be entered into. This does not preclude an applicant from applying again should their circumstances change.

Abusive behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Any applicant or beneficiary being verbally or physically abusive to any H&BC employee may have their application rejected or their support rescinded with immediate effect. Calls may be recorded.

APPLICATION FORM

APPLICANT'S PERSONAL DETAILS

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

MEDICAL STATEMENT

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

HOW CAN WE HELP?