The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), which offers financial support to those working in the grocery and pharmacy trades*, has today confirmed that its Pharmacy School Essentials Grant has returned for a second year and is open now!
The grant is designed to ease the pressure of back-to-school costs for families with school-age children. The fund supports those currently working in community pharmacy by offering £150 per eligible child – for up to three children per household – helping to cover costs such as school uniforms, stationery and travel.
Eligible applicants must be working in a community pharmacy or be a registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician. They must also be in receipt of Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit for school-age children (aged 4-18 as of 31st August 2025) and have household savings under £4,000.
The application process is simple, though families are encouraged to ensure they have the correct documentation ready to upload, as incomplete or incorrect information is the most common reason for applications being rejected. The fund will remain open until 1st July or until the budget is fully allocated.
Professor Anna Vignoles CBE FBA, director at The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust, says: “Following the success of last year’s initiative, we’re pleased to bring back the School Essentials Grant for those working in community pharmacy.
“Helping families through life’s financial hurdles is at the heart of what we do. Education is a critical pathway to opportunity and social mobility, and we know that the costs of getting children ready for school each year can weigh heavily on family budgets.
“It is our hope that this extra support will once again give families the breathing space they need during what can be a financially demanding time.”
The Pharmacy School Essentials Grant is managed on behalf of the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust by GroceryAid. Applications are strictly confidential and employers will not be informed of who has applied. GroceryAid will process all applications and data in line with GDPR.
To find out more about eligibility and apply for the Pharmacy School Essentials Grant, visit: www.leverhulme-trade.org.uk.
