The Mayor of Bath's Relief Fund was set up many years ago to help the citizens of Bath. (Registered Charity No 204649).

The Charity Commission terms state that:

• The Trustees shall apply the income of the Charity in relieving Bath residents who are in need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities.
• Grants of between £50 and £350 are given dependant on the individual case.  This fund is the last resort for most who have already exhausted all other channels such as Social Security, Social Services and other local charities.
• The grants given help to pay bills, provide carpets, basic second-hand furniture and appliances and school uniforms.  One key criterion is that children should have clean clothes, hot food and a warm house.
• Grants are not given for tuition fees nor rent arrears as the fund is not linked to the Council in any way.

Donations are very much appreciated and may be sent directly to the Mayor at The Mayor's Office, Guildhall, Bath, 
BA1 5AW.

Application forms are held by health visitors, social services and the Citizens' Advice Bureau etc, and any approach for assistance must be made by a member of staff from any of these organisations and not directly by the person who is to receive Fund help.

The administration of applications transferred to Bath Municipal Charities on 22 July 2009.  The function of the charity has not changed and any previous copies of the application forms can still be used.  Any sent to the Mayor's Office will be forwarded to the new address below.

Mrs Charlotte Bayntun-Coward
Almoner
St John's Hospital
4/5 Chapel Court
BATH
BA1 1SQ

Tel: 01225 486413