Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances

Did you know that the law says….

• a person over state pension age can live alone on only £142.70 per week
• a person under state pension age can live alone on only £71.00 per week

The Society was founded by Miss Edith Smallwood in 1886. Our Patron is HM The Queen. We support women domiciled and habitually resident in the United Kingdom, who are living alone in their own home (either owned or rented) and in genuine need, irrespective of social status. We do so by regular monthly grants towards their day-to-day living expenses.

During 2011 we made grants exceeding £840,000 for the benefit of women in financial need. In these very difficult times we would like to help even more, but to enable us to do so we need to increase our income. Think of the difference that you could make by sending a donation now, or by including us in your will!

To find out more about our work, and how you can help us, please visit our web site www.salrc.org.uk or call us on 0300 365 1886.