Please fill in this form if you would like to apply for up to £1000 loan from the Landworkers' Alliance Solidarity Pot.
Landworking can come with lots of unexpected challenges. From cashflow issues to weather related problems, sickness to broken equipment, there are a number of things that can cause financial pressure. We want to support our members to make sure that our local food, forestry and agroecological land use systems can keep growing.
We are only able to offer a modest amount as a loan, and we know that the amount we can offer will not meet the full needs of some of our members. If you require a larger sum of money please do get in touch and we can see how we can support as well as signpost to other sources of aid and assistance – contact
We will also consider granting money (instead of a loan) in certain health related circumstances where you are not able to work. This grant pot is limited within the solidarity pot.
There is 0% interest on the loan and we will agree with you the best payback time depending on your needs - but this can be anything from 6 months - 5 years.
We try to make this a quick process, and will review applications on a weekly basis. If your application is agreed, you can expect payment within 5 working days of receipt of Agreement Form.
We are operating this scheme on trust and in the spirit of solidarity. We do not expect any reporting, but welcome feedback on how you have used the money and how it has helped. This will help us build the case for running our Solidarity Pot over a longer-term period, and sharing learning and inspiration amongst our members.
Key points
– We can only take requests for support from any landworker member of the Landworkers’ Alliance.
– You can request up to £1000 loan with 0% interest. We will consider larger amounts on a case by case basis.
– In certain health related circumstances we will also consider a £1000 grant.
– Repayment terms are agreed on a case by case basis.
– We will review requests on a weekly basis and respond by the following week with a decision or clarification questions. If there are questions/clarifications there may be a short delay on this timescale.
– Payments will be made within 5 working days of agreement
If you have any questions please email
lauren.simpson@landworkersalliance.org.uk who will endeavour to respond within a week of your email.