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Grant #221399 to HOGAID

HRT, Food, Electric, Contact Lenses.

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Grant #221399

Submitted by echoApproved by Maz Hemming

Sep 24, 2024

Request Details
I am currently on unemployment benefits. They have audited my account and realised they overpaid me back in 2021, they are making deductions from my payments over the next few months which combined with deductions utility companies are making for arrears leaves me with £280 a month to live on after rent.

I need a new vial of hrt which costs around £100
3 months worth of contact lenses (the current ones I have in were meant to be changed weeks ago) - £30
The rest will go on keeping myself fed and my electric meter topped up (I am on a prepayment meter, my heating is electric and we are nearing the time of year when it starts getting cold.)
£350.00 GBP

Total amount £350.00 GBP

Additional Information

Collective

HOGAID@hogaid
Balance:
£543.69 GBP

payout method

Bank account
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Expense Amount: £350.00
Payment Processor Fee: £0.00
Net Amount for HOGAID: £350.00
Collective balance
£543.69 GBP

Current Fiscal Host
The Social Change Nest

Expense policies
Each individual can request £100 twice in a sixth month period, a rough outline of what you need it for is useful but we do not need specifics. "Living expenses", "travel" or "meds" or whatever is fine. This policy is open to review in the future, depending on circumstances and funds. If you make a request you will not recieve the funds immediately, money is sent three times a week. If you need money and are not in the UK, it will take longer. 

Please try and keep your requests short, especially if requesting a grant, a lot of detail rather than the specifics of what you need can make it more confusing and require more time to set up a vote. 
In example, just put in something like: "I need X money because of a surprise bill" or "I need X money for an x-ray"




FAQ

How do I get paid from a Collective?
Submit an expense and provide your payment information.
How are expenses approved?
Collective admins are notified when an expense is submitted, and they can approve or reject it.
Is my private data made public?
No. Only the expense amount and description are public. Attachments, payment info, emails and addresses are only visible to you and the admins.
When will I get paid?
Payments are processed by the Collective's Fiscal Host, the organization that hold funds on their behalf. Many Fiscal Hosts pay expenses weekly, but each one is different.
Why do you need my legal name?
The display name is public and the legal name is private, appearing on receipts, invoices, and other official documentation used for tax and accounting purposes.

Collective balance

£543.69 GBP