Applications for financial assistance are welcome from any current or former Subpostmasters, Post Office workers and/or members of their families who have suffered any harms and/or financial loss arising from the Post Office’s punitive business practices and the Horizon software.
Examples include:
These examples are illustrative only and all applications will be considered on their merit by the Fund's trustees. If you are affected by this scandal and you have a particular need for money please do apply and we will look at it.
Please read our Grant Funding Policy before applying to make sure you are eligible.
In the first instance, please fill out the short form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you would prefer not to fill in a form you can also email us via info@horizonscandalfund.org stating who you are, why you are affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal, a rough estimate of the funds you need (if you know) and what you intend to use it for. Please include your phone number. We will then contact you as soon as possible to find out more. Your personal information will never be shared outside the trust without your express permission and will be handled and stored internally in accordance with standard GDPR protocols.
Examples include:
- to help pay for travel to attend the statutory inquiry, or other seminars, hearings or debates about the scandal
- legal fees or other professional fees (e.g. forensic accountants)
- counselling or other therapy
- respite breaks
- hardship payments (emergency grants for food, rent, heating, or appliances, or medical equipment)
These examples are illustrative only and all applications will be considered on their merit by the Fund's trustees. If you are affected by this scandal and you have a particular need for money please do apply and we will look at it.
Please read our Grant Funding Policy before applying to make sure you are eligible.
In the first instance, please fill out the short form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you would prefer not to fill in a form you can also email us via info@horizonscandalfund.org stating who you are, why you are affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal, a rough estimate of the funds you need (if you know) and what you intend to use it for. Please include your phone number. We will then contact you as soon as possible to find out more. Your personal information will never be shared outside the trust without your express permission and will be handled and stored internally in accordance with standard GDPR protocols.