Handyperson grant
We offer grants of up to £200 to help older people with the cost of small jobs around the home, such as:
- putting up shelves or pictures
- hanging or changing curtains
- decorating
- fitting locks to windows and doors
- fitting or repairing a door bell
- repairing plumbing
- changing light bulbs
- moving furniture
- securing carpets
- assembling flat-packed furniture
- pruning shrubs and trees, and
- clearing and removing garden waste.
Am I eligible for the grant?
You can apply for the grant if you:
- are aged 65 or over
- live in East Sussex
- have less than £23,000 in savings (£46,000 for a couple).
We have limited funds from the government to spend on handyperson services until the end of March 2011. We cannot pay out more than £200 to any household.
How do I apply?
If you are eligible for the grant, print and complete the Handyperson grant application form then post it back to us.
We will check your application and, if it is approved, send you a cheque. (Please let us know if it is difficult for you to pay in a cheque.)
You can then use this money to hire a handyperson. We may contact you afterwards to find out how you got on.
How much money should I apply for?
You can apply for up to £200 in a two year period.
It is helpful to get a written quote for the work but you do not need to send this to us. You should not pay out any money before you receive a cheque from us.
Hiring the best handyperson
If you need to find a tradesperson East Sussex Trading Standards Service have an approved trader scheme called Buy With Confidence. You can search for an approved trader online or call Trading Standards on 01323 463440 to find one.
More information
If you have any questions about the grant, please contact us – phone: 01273 482805.
