About us

The Rainy Day Trust is here to help those who have fallen on hard times, we support people who have worked in the home improvement and enhancement industries.

There are a number of ways we can help, whether you currently work or worked within any of the following industries. We’re here, because you can’t always do it yourself…

We help those (and the partners of) people who have worked in the manufacture, wholesale, retail & distribution of builders’ merchants, DIY, hardware, potteries and glass, housewares and garden centres. We also help professional tradesmen such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians and so on as well as their apprentices or trainees. Find more information on each below.

Eligibility criteria:

• Less than £10K savings
• Low income
• 1 year’s minimum service – this must be for one firm and continuous service.