Grants for B&M Families If you’re the parent of a child under 18, work (or have worked) at B&M and you’ve experienced a sudden loss of income, an unexpected change in circumstances or a family event which is causing you financial hardship, we may be able to offer a grant to help your family. To apply for a grant: you must be the parent or carer of a child (aged 0- 18 years) work OR have worked in the UK fashion and textile industry for at least one year within the last nine years AND meet our financial hardship criteria- as detailed below Your financial situation Our grants support families who are struggling financially. This might be due to a sudden loss of income or change in family circumstances. Parents usually apply if they are facing one of the following situations: You are in arrears with your household bills, have debt issues You are caring for a child or family member with ill health or additional needs You have been made redundant Your employer has reduced your contracted hours of work You have recently suffered a relationship breakdown, separation or divorce You are signed off work sick or have a long term illness You are facing homelessness or have recently had to move home You are a kinship carer You have suffered the bereavement of a close family member What we fund Our grants fund children's essential items including: Children's clothing Children's bedroom furniture Essential appliances, washing machine, fridge, oven Mobility equipment Sensory Toys Therapies See a full list of What We Fund and What We Can't Fund How To Apply Related:Application Criteria ExplainedWhat We FundReal Stories Manage Cookie Preferences