How to Apply

Do I Qualify?

  • Under the terms of the Trust, grants are limited to women.
  • You must be eighteen years of age or over to qualify.
  • You must not have had a holiday in recent years.
  • You must not have received a grant from the Trust for at least three years. Consideration will be given to those re-applying after three years only after applications from women who have not had a holiday for a longer period of time have been dealt with.
  • A sponsoring body or person must support your application with a letter written on the sponsor’s letterhead paper explaining why they feel you are eligible for a holiday grant and how a holiday would benefit your health. The sponsoring body or person must be supporting you on a professional basis regarding your personal circumstances, e.g. GP, Social Worker, Support Worker, Trade Union Official, but not friends, family or work colleagues.
  • Consideration is given to women who are, or have been in paid employment. The Trust recognises that a holiday may not be financially possible even for those in work.

Need extra help?

We understand that completing our online grant form can be challenging for some people. If you need help to complete the form for whatever reason, please;

Call us on 07886 878086.

We’d be glad to happy you through the process!

If you’d prefer to download / print the pdfs and fill them out on paper, please scroll down to the ‘What Do I Need To Do?’ section of this page.

Making the arrangements

The money is normally paid directly to the holiday provider. If the successful applicant chooses to book online, the Administrator has the facility to re-imburse via bank transfer.  To do this the Administrator must receive the receipt of the holiday payment. It is up to you to choose your own holiday and to make enquiries with a local travel agent. The Trust encourages women to go away on their own. It is up to you to choose your own holiday and to make your own travel arrangements.

If you want to be accompanied, separate funds must be found for your companion.

Every application is considered on its merits.  You should not enter into any financial commitment until the Trust has confirmed that your application has been approved.  The Trust cannot make any payment unless agreement has first been obtained. (i.e. We will not honour any holiday booked before the decision is made by the management committee to the end).

If you and your sponsor decide that you meet the Trusts criteria, you should now prepare your application.

What do I need to do?

  • Complete the Grant Form, either online or by downloading / printing the application form from this link here. If you are unable to do that, please contact the Administrator to post an application form to you.
  • You need to complete the application form fully and accurately, giving as much information as possible.
  • You should then arrange for your sponsor to complete the second section of the form. This can either be completed online here: Sponsor Form or downloaded here and personally handed to your sponsor.
  • The form and letter of support from your sponsor should then be returned by post or emailed as per the instructions on the application form.

Mary Macarthur Holiday Trust
Unite House
1 Cathedral Road
CF11 9SD

Download our Grant Form Here
Download our Sponsor Form Here

What happens next?

Your application will be acknowledged via email and you will receive an application number with information about the next steps.